Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan addressed efforts to restore the Gaza ceasefire agreement and ensure the implementation of its three phases.
During the phone call — part of the ongoing communication between both countries and the broader Arab-Islamic efforts to halt the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip — the top diplomats addressed the situation in Gaza, stressing the importance of releasing the captives and prisoners and the entry of humanitarian, medical, and shelter aid.
On 18 March, Israel renewed its genocidal war on Gaza — unilaterally ending the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US — killing over 1,300 Palestinians and injuring more than 3,000 others, mostly women and children.
Earlier, on 2 March, Israel reinforced its deadly blockade on the strip, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and nutritional supplements, which poses a severe threat to the Palestinian population, especially children, and could lead to catastrophic outcomes.
During the call, Abdelatty and Fidan touched on the violent Israeli escalation in the occupied West Bank, which killed 100 Palestinians, including at least 17 children, and left dozens more injured.
Since 21 January, Israeli forces have launched a wide-scale military offensive in the West Bank, particularly in Jenin, Tulkarm, Tubas, and Nablus.
The Israeli occupation forces displaced over 50,000 people and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Egypt strongly condemned the escalating Israeli violence in Gaza and the West Bank, maintaining its diplomatic efforts, along with Qatar and the US, to help restore the Gaza ceasefire deal immediately and comprehensively.
Regional crises
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the call also addressed developments in Sudan, where both ministers emphasized the necessity of exerting efforts to support Sudanese national institutions.
During the call, FM Abdelatty highlighted Cairo’s ongoing efforts to restore stability and peace in Sudan, reaffirming Egypt’s stance calling for the respect of Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
They also touched on the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea situation, exploring ways to achieve Somalia’s security and stability and preserve its unity and territorial integrity.
Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s ongoing support for Somalia’s efforts in combating terrorism and enhancing the capabilities of the Somali National Army.
He also reiterated Cairo’s rejection of any non-littoral state’s participation in the Red Sea governance and security arrangements.
