Arab foreign ministers say it's important to 'deal positively' with US Gaza proposal

A virtual meeting was held to discuss the proposal alongside U.S-Qatari-Egyptian mediating efforts

  • PUBLISHED: Mon 3 Jun 2024, 9:14 PM UPDATED: Mon 3 Jun 2024, 9:16 PM

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt said on Monday it was important to "deal seriously and positively" with a proposal presented by U.S President Joe Biden that would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.

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The foreign ministers met virtually to discuss the proposal alongside U.S-Qatari-Egyptian mediating efforts for an Israeli hostages-Palestinian prisoners swap deal that would lead to a permanent ceasefire and sufficient aid entry into Gaza, SPA said.

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