The intelligence chiefs of Egypt, Türkiye and Qatar, the mediating and guarantor countries of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, called for an immediate end to the ongoing Israeli violations in the Strip during a trilateral meeting in Cairo to discuss the latest developments.
According to the Middle East News Agency, the participants agreed to complete the first phase of the ceasefire agreement and comply with its provisions, particularly those concerning an end to attacks in the Gaza Strip and an increase in humanitarian aid, especially to address the deteriorating weather conditions.

Concrete steps without delay
The three intelligence chiefs called for concrete steps without delay to strengthen efforts and contribute positively to achieving lasting and sustainable peace in the Strip. İbrahim Kalın, head of Türkiye’s intelligence agency, represented Türkiye at the meeting.
The meeting took place as violations continued on the ground. WAFA reported that three Palestinians, including a child and a woman, were killed and 20 others were injured in Israeli artillery shelling that targeted a residential apartment east of Deir al-Balah on November 13. Gaza’s Health Ministry says 1,622 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli violations since the ceasefire came into effect.

Winter deepens displaced people’s suffering
The Humanitarian Country Team for the Occupied Palestinian Territory had said that the loss of life and destruction at shelters caused by the latest storm could have been avoided, holding Israeli policies responsible for preventing the entry of winter supplies that organizations had requested for months.
Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye form the mediation trio that brokered the ceasefire agreement. Their intelligence agencies hold regular meetings to monitor implementation of its provisions and address obstacles on the ground.
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