Egypt-Led Mediation Secures Sharm El-Sheikh Ceasefire Framework with Detailed Implementation Plan

Egypt’s sustained diplomatic push, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, has culminated in the landmark Sharm El-Sheikh ceasefire agreement, marking a pivotal step toward ending months of bloodshed in Gaza and laying out a clear, time-bound plan for restoring stability.

According to Extra News, the agreement’s implementation schedule has been precisely defined. The ceasefire is set to come into Force once ratified by the Israeli security cabinet, followed by a  phased Israeli withdrawal from designated areas in Gaza starting Friday, October 10, 2025. These measures fall within the framework of the wider Trump peace initiative, which outlines security, humanitarian, and reconstruction phases for Gaza.

The agreement also includes a major prisoner exchange, expected to begin on Monday, involving the release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 48 Israeli detainees, including 20 alive. While differences remain over high-profile figures such as Marwan Barghouti and Ahmad Saadat, sources suggest that both sides are working to finalize the lists within days.

Another cornerstone of the accord is the reopening of Gaza’s five border crossings to enable the flow of humanitarian aid. Hamas has requested the entry of 400 aid trucks daily, while Egypt is seeking to raise the number to 600 trucks per day to accelerate relief operations and address the dire humanitarian situation.

Egyptian authorities have already begun restoring and leveling access roads to facilitate the movement of convoys, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to ensuring that aid reaches Gaza swiftly and effectively. The logistical effort comes as part of Egypt’s broader plan to revive economic and humanitarian life in the enclave. 

Diplomatic observers describe the Sharm El-Sheikh deal as a critical breakthrough that reflects Egypt’s central role as a regional mediator capable of bridging divides between Israel, the Palestinian factions, and international stakeholders.

The coming days are expected to test the durability of the ceasefire, but officials in Cairo express cautious optimism that this agreement could mark the beginning of a sustained de-escalation and a path toward reconstruction.

Egyptian sources reaffirm that the government’s immediate priority is to consolidate the ceasefire, oversee the implementation of all provisions, and prevent any renewed escalation.