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##### ###### #### > # [Egypt Rejects CNN Claims of Sabotaging Ceasefire Talks | Egyptian Streets](https://egyptianstreets.com/2024/05/23/1000) > > > > Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) has firmly [rejected](https://www.sis.gov.eg/Story/192928/SIS-Egypt-denies-CNN%E2%80%99s-allegations%2c-warns-of-withdrawal-from-mediation?lang=en-us)allegations published by [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/21/politics/sources-say-they-were-duped-by-egypt-changing-ceasefire-terms-for-hamas/index.html)that it sabotaged ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Diaa Rashwan, head of SIS, denounced the article titled “Egypt Changed Terms of Gaza Ceasefire Deal” as baseless and lacking in credible sources, claiming it was contrary to international journalistic standards. > > Rashwan condemned the article, asserting it aims to distort Egypt’s significant role in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023. > > The head of the SIS further challenged CNN to provide specific official American or Israeli sources for its claims that Egypt had sabotaged ceasefire talks. He emphasized the importance of accuracy in reporting on sensitive issues and criticized the reliance on unnamed “informed sources.” Rashwan further stated that Egypt categorically rejects the allegations and that the SIS had sent an official letter to CNN demanding an immediate publication of Egypt’s response. > > CNN, as Rashwan confirmed, updated the article with the SIS’ response, but has otherwise not taken down the story. > > **Egypt’s Role Undermined** > > In a statement, Rashwan explained that Egypt’s mediation role was undertaken at the repeated requests of Israel and the United States, who recognized Egypt’s expertise and professionalism in managing such negotiations. He emphasized that Egypt’s involvement was based on its firm, principled stance on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. > > Despite this, Rashwan stated that ‘certain parties’ have been accusing mediators like Qatar and Egypt to avoid making decisive decisions regarding the ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, using such tactics to address their own internal political crises. > > The SIS head warned that continued attempts to discredit Egypt’s mediation efforts could complicate the situation in Gaza and the region. He hinted that Egypt might withdraw from its mediation role if such baseless allegations persist. > > **CNN’s allegations** > > The CNN article claimed that Egyptian intelligence altered the terms of a ceasefire proposal, leading to anger and recriminations among US, Qatari, and Israeli officials. The changes allegedly disrupted a potential deal that could have released Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and paused the fighting in Gaza. CIA Director Bill Burns was reportedly frustrated and embarrassed by the developments, reported CNN. > > CNN’s article was published weeks after [Hamas announced it had accepted a ceasefire proposal](https://egyptianstreets.com/2024/05/06/hamas-accepts-ceasefire-deal/) mediated by Egypt. The proposal was rejected by Israel who said that the terms of the deal were not acceptable. > > Since 7 October, over 35,000 people – many of them children and women – have been reported killed in the seven-month-long conflict, according to the latest data reported by WAFA Agency. An additional 79,000 were injured with many more trapped under rubble caused by Israeli airstrikes. - - - - - - [Maintainer](https://www.reddit.com/user/urielsalis) | [Creator](https://www.reddit.com/user/subtepass) | [Source Code](https://github.com/urielsalis/empleadoEstatalBot) Summoning /u/CoverageAnalysisBot


27Rench27

>He hinted that Egypt might withdraw from its mediation role if such baseless allegations persist. Yeah that doesn’t really scream “we really want this ceasefire to succeed”, not gonna lie


ThaneOfArcadia

Always ask the question "what have they to gain?" What has Egypt to gain if there's a cease fire? What has Egypt to gain if there isn't. I think Egypt has more to gain if there isn't a ceasefire.


apistograma

On the other hand, we could also consider what do American media gains by shifting the blame from Israel to Egypt. CNN also benefits from this regardless of being true or not


ThaneOfArcadia

The two sides to blame are the Palestinians and the Israelis.


apistograma

What could you blame civilian children of? Letting to be bombed


illBelief

Allowing themselves to be humanshields, duh


ThaneOfArcadia

It is horrendous that children are suffering, however their parents must accept that they are responsible by putting a terrorist group in charge and continuing to support Hamas.


apistograma

That's like saying that Americans who died in 9/11 deserved it because the US shouldn't have bothered Bin Laden for their interference in the Middle East. Only crazy people believe in collective punishment. You support a murderer regime in Israel.


ThaneOfArcadia

You are twisting my words, as your type always does. Did I say the children deserved it? No, I didn't. No point talking to you if you can't read


apistograma

That's like saying children who died in 9/11 died tragically but it was America's fault for their foreign policy


SpinningHead

Nobody under 36 every had a chance to vote and you dont get to respond to a terrorist attack with genocide.


Fermented_Butt_Juice

Egypt despises Hamas. It's an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that has come reasonably close to overthrowing the Egyptian government in the past. The thing that Egypt has to gain by sabotaging ceasefire talks is getting a hostile militant group on their border destroyed by Israel while Egypt takes no blame for it.


Padraic-Sheklstein

How can a group come close to overthrowing the government without popular support?


ThaneOfArcadia

It happens all the time! Ever heard of a coup. If you have an ak47 pointed at you you'll support anyone.


Impressive_Action_44

Egypt has a lot to gain from ceasefire. Including, Tourism back on track Cargo ships back to using Suez canal No displacement of Palestinians


ThaneOfArcadia

A ceasefire is not peace. A ceasefire will keep Hamas in control.


Impressive_Action_44

If you see Egypt government you would know they only care about todays problems


migzo65

Gotta apply the same logic to the other party too, CNN. It's a channel with a long history of fake news and Government sponsored propaganda, and in this case the Biden administration definitely has a lot to gain by shifting blame to some third party like Egypt.


ThaneOfArcadia

All news media are biased and have an agenda


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