Egypt called for the deployment of an international stabilization force in the Gaza Strip, and for the Gaza administration committee to enter the Strip to begin its work.
Egypt affirmed that this step will pave the way for the Palestinian Authority to resume its full responsibilities in managing the sector.
This came during a telephone call between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh, during which they discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, in light of the escalating settler violence in the West Bank and the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in the Gaza Strip.
During the call, the Egyptian minister expressed Egypt’s strong condemnation of the escalating settler attacks against Palestinian civilians and their property, describing these practices as a flagrant violation of international law that directly undermines the chances of achieving a just peace.
He also stressed Cairo’s firm position of rejecting and resisting all forced displacement plans aimed at liquidating the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the need to preserve regional unity and organic link between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank as a fundamental pillar for the two-state solution.
In the context of political efforts, the Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of taking immediate action to implement all the provisions of the "second phase" of President Trump's plan in full.
Both sides agreed on the need for the international community to remain vigilant and not allow the current regional and international focus on military escalation with Iran to divert attention from the blatant daily violations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. They emphasized the priority of intensifying international efforts to stop the bloodshed, protect civilians, and prioritize the diplomatic track to create the conditions for resuming a comprehensive political process leading to a just settlement of the conflict.
For his part, Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh praised the pivotal and continuous role that Egypt plays in supporting Palestinian rights, stressing the Palestinian leadership’s aspiration to continue close coordination and consultation with Cairo during this critical stage.
