Cairo round of talks: Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar attempt to advance the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza

On November 25, 2025, a meeting took place in Egypt that participants tried not to publicize with loud statements. Representatives from Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar gathered to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Reuters notes that the conversation was informally tough but formally constructive.

In Cairo, the head of Turkish intelligence held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, as well as with the Qatari foreign minister. The central point was the advancement of the second stage of the agreements. All three parties emphasized that without closer coordination with the US, the process could stall. Therefore, the linkage of formats and strengthening of communication channels were discussed to prevent the initiative from failing.

Special attention was given to interaction with the CMCC — the Civil-Military Coordination Center. The countries agreed to expand cooperation to remove technical and political obstacles that hinder the stable observance of the truce. They immediately addressed “sensitive moments,” including the need to prevent violations of the agreement that have already been recorded. The actions of Israel were discussed transparently — the topic was mentioned but without public assessments.

The context surrounds the negotiations from all sides. Just two days earlier, on November 23, Israel struck Beirut. The target, according to Jerusalem, was the chief of staff of Hezbollah. This episode heightened tensions, and the meeting participants understood well that the region could swing sharply in any direction if diplomatic contacts are not continued.

The conclusion of the meeting did not bring loud statements, but a Reuters source called it “positive for the continuation of the process.” For now, the parties are talking more about mechanics than final agreements, but the very fact of moving forward is already a result, considering the current regional climate.

And it is precisely such processes that require careful analysis because their consequences can extend far beyond the Middle Eastern track — as regularly explained to readers by analytical materials from NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency.