Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is working to broker a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in an effort to secure the release of hostages. The proposal, made during international talks in Doha, Qatar, has yet to be accepted by either side.
The plan aims to free four Israelis abducted by Hamas over a year ago and an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners. Al-Sisi suggested that if the temporary truce is agreed upon, discussions for a permanent cease-fire should resume ten days later.
