By NNN-WAFA,
Sharm El-Sheikh : President Hosni Mubarak has expressed hope that Hamas and Israel will stick to the Egyptian-brokered truce in the Gaza Strip.
During his talks here Tuesday with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, they tackled the package of ending violence in Gaza, Egyptian presidential spokesman Suleiman Awad told reporters.
The two leaders also discussed the latest regional developments including the ongoing negotiations between the Palestinian National Authority and Israel to reach a final agreement to establish an independent Palestinian state.
“Egypt is exerting arduous efforts to end the violence in Gaza and ready to stabilize the situation there. President Mubarak expressed his hope to achieve a deal conducive to foster the Palestinian Authority,” Awad said.