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Inside StoryWhat’s the US planning for the Middle East?

On Mon, the President of the United States arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, following a visit to Israel where he addressed the Israeli Knesset. This visit coincides with the implementation of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza region.

On Mon, the President of the United States arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, following a visit to Israel where he addressed the Israeli Knesset. This visit coincides with the implementation of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza region.

The initial phase of the ceasefire plan has been executed, involving the release of 20 Israeli captives held in Gaza by Hamas and the corresponding release of Palestinian prisoners from the occupied West Bank by Israel.

Further details on the broader implications of this plan for the Middle East remain to be seen. The developments continue to be monitored by various experts and analysts.

On Mon, the President of the United States arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, following a visit to Israel where he addressed the Israeli Knesset.
Amara Diallo · The African Herald

For insights into the situation, the following experts provide their analysis:

Sarah Eltantawi – Professor at Fordham University, New York City; political analyst and writer Yezid Sayigh – Senior fellow at the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, Beirut Kenneth Katzman – Senior fellow at The Soufan Center and former senior analyst with the US Congressional Research Service

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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