Egypt has escalated its diplomatic efforts to advance the Gaza peace process, engaging with European counterparts to push for the implementation of a US-backed peace plan. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, emphasizing Egypt’s commitment to the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement signed last month. Abdelatty urged progress on the plan’s second phase, which focuses on political, developmental, and humanitarian dimensions, including early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza. Egypt is also preparing to host an international conference on Gaza’s reconstruction later this month. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas continue prisoner exchanges, and the US has proposed a UN Security Council resolution to endorse its Gaza peace plan, which includes a transitional governing body and an international stabilization force. However, Arab states have expressed concerns over the US proposal, particularly regarding the potential permanence of temporary boundaries and the erosion of Palestinian sovereignty. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reiterated that Gaza is an integral part of the Palestinian Territories and called for a clear timeline for Israel’s withdrawal. The death toll in Gaza from Israel’s military operations has reached 69,000, with more bodies being recovered from the rubble. Amid these developments, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to destroy all ‘terror tunnels’ in Gaza, vowing to continue military operations until all hostages are returned. Analysts suggest that Israel’s push for a UN-backed resolution aims to legitimize a framework that preserves its occupation, while Arab states remain wary of any arrangement that entrenches Israeli control.