Dr. Hassan Salama, professor of political science, praised the ceasefire agreement reached in Gaza, describing it as a “major political and diplomatic achievement and a historic turning point” that would not have happened without continuous Egyptian efforts.

During a phone interview on Extra News channel, Salama explained that this success is a “masterstroke” in favor of the Palestinian cause, reflecting the wisdom, insight, and calm of the Egyptian political leadership that managed the crisis under the most severe regional pressures. He affirmed that Egypt has once again proven to be the “balance scale” in the region and a maker of peace through diligent and sincere work away from media showmanship.

Salama added that the Egyptian role was decisive in achieving this accomplishment by presenting realistic proposals to stop the bloodshed and establish truces, culminating in stopping the aggression that caused massive destruction and tens of thousands of martyrs and injured. Egypt also succeeded in halting the plan to displace Palestinians, a step he described as a major positive development. He pointed out that this agreement paves the way for a long path ending with the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Regarding the factors that contributed to reaching the agreement at this time, Salama attributed the credit to two main factors: the official Egyptian perseverance and determination, and the Palestinian steadfastness supported by Egypt, especially through relief aid.

He explained that the changing regional and international context, along with the large Arab momentum rejecting the aggression, formed an important pressure factor on Israel. Egypt also succeeded in changing global public opinion, which was reflected in the United Nations General Assembly vote in favor of recognizing the Palestinian state, adding further pressure alongside internal demonstrations in Israel demanding the return of detainees.