An executive plane used by Egyptian intelligence landed in Israel from Cairo on the morning of October 21st, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. The arrival of the aircraft, which has previously been utilized by the head of Egyptian intelligence, Hassan Rashad, for regional visits and hostage release negotiations, occurred shortly before the expected landing of U.S. Vice President JD Vance in the region. Egypt has been a central mediator in the Gaza conflict, playing a significant role in the release of Israeli hostages and hosting an international conference in Sharm el-Sheikh last week attended by President Trump. According to the publication סולימאן & בלומנטל, Egypt is working to implement further stages of a proposed outline that includes the deployment of an international force, the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, and humanitarian aid and rehabilitation efforts. In parallel to diplomatic efforts, Israeli aircraft attacked terrorists in the Khan Yunis area who crossed a "yellow line" earlier this morning, October 21st, 2025, according to a report on X by BittonRosen.
