Egypt calls for accepting US ceasefire proposal in Gaza

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called the Palestinian and Israeli parties to accept the US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that the continuation of the war is unacceptable. In a joint press conference with Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez in the Spanish capital, Madrid, Shoukry said "We are looking at Israel's response after reports that the Hamas movement received the proposal positively," while he stressed continuing to work with Qatar, the US, and European partners to motivate both parties to accept the plan. He stressed that the Israeli occupation military presence in Gaza is completely rejected by Egypt and also by most of the international community, noting that Egypt looks forward to a future in which peace prevails, a two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1976 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. For his part, Albarez said that Spain officially recognized the State of Palestine last week because it is time to stop talkin g and start implementing the two-state solution, pointing out that Spain is counting on Egypt's support to advance in this field and strengthen international recognition of the State of Palestine. He considered that his Egyptian counterpart's visit today is support for the implementation of the two-state solution, pointing to the constructive position of the Egyptian government in defending peace and stability in the region. Last week, Spain recognized the Palestinian state, simultaneously with Norway and Ireland, and granted the Palestinian embassy there all diplomatic and consular immunities and privileges. Source: Kuwait News Agency