9 October 2023 at 12:31 Egypt pressures Israel and Hamas to prevent escalation Egypt has been in contact with Israel and Hamas to try to prevent further escalation between them, and to ensure the protection of Israelis who have been taken hostage, Egyptian security sources told the Reuters news agency. Egypt has called on Israel to show restraint, and Hamas to keep its prisoners safe. However, the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip make mediation difficult, according to the sources.
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