Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry described the step as a fundamental development toward containing the dangerous escalation in the region over recent days.
Earlier on Tuesday, an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, killing at least five people.
"The ceasefire could represent a turning point in ending the military confrontation between the two countries and restoring calm to the region," added the statement.
Accordingly, the statement urged both Iran and Israel to fully adhere to the ceasefire and exercise maximum restraint during this sensitive period. It also called for concrete measures that would promote de-escalation and help preserve regional security and the safety of its peoples.
The foreign ministry emphasized that Egypt has consistently advocated for a ceasefire and de-escalation in recent weeks through intensive diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners, reaffirming its commitment to a comprehensive and sustainable resolution to the region’s crises.
The statement reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains central to the regional conflict, and that a just and comprehensive resolution—fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people—can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Uncertainties
The Egyptian foreign ministry statement came as uncertainties over the fate of the Trump-declared ceasefire grew after Iran struck Israel and Israel vowed to respond.
At 01:00 am CLT, Trump announced a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, declaring an imminent end to what he termed 'THE 12 DAY WAR’.
At 09:00 am CLT, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s acceptance of the US-backed proposal in a statement reported by Israeli media.
However, shortly after the Trump announcement, Iran denied that any agreement had been reached.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would halt its operations only if Israel ended its “illegal aggression.”
In tandem, at 05:00 CLT, an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Tuesday, killing at least five people and wounding 20 others — just hours before a Trump-declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect.
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