The US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, refrained from commenting on Egypt's two-day Gaza ceasefire proposal but emphasized that the United States is open to exploring different types of arrangements. During a briefing on Monday, Miller stated that discussing specific proposals publicly would not be constructive.
Miller highlighted a previous instance in November when the US pursued a shorter pause, resulting in the release of some hostages. He reiterated that the primary objectives of the US in the negotiations are to secure the safe return of the hostages and to bring an end to the conflict.
According to Miller, the US is engaged in ongoing discussions with regional officials to advance these goals. Talks regarding Gaza hostages and ceasefire resumed in Doha on Sunday, marking the first high-level meeting in over two months. The US has been advocating for renewed momentum following the recent events, including the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel.
On Sunday, Egypt publicly proposed a two-day ceasefire agreement that involved the exchange of four Israeli hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Cairo, along with Qatar and the US, has been actively mediating the negotiations to facilitate a resolution to the conflict.
