Lebanon Ceasefire
Israeli forces conducted artillery fire and airstrikes against several towns near the border, according to Reuters.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Lebanese counterpart, Joseph Aoun, met on the sidelines of the extraordinary Arab summit held in the New Administrative Capital.
Egypt’s remarks, delivered by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, come while the Israeli army has defied the 18 February deadline for their withdrawal from southern Lebanon under a deal with Hezbollah, keeping forces in five locations.
The Lebanese Health Ministry said the Israeli army opened fire Sunday on residents of southern Lebanon trying to return to their villages, killing three persons and injuring about 40 others so far.
Sisi highlighted Egypt's hosting of over nine million foreign nationals due to crises in the Middle East.
Sisi and Macron stressed the importance of preserving Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, as they discussed a range of regional issues and bilateral relations
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt is actively working to support Somalia in achieving security and stability, whether through bilateral cooperation or by participating in the African Union peacekeeping mission at Somalia's request.
Subianto commended Egypt’s efforts to reach peace and halt the Israeli aggression in Gaza
Sisi and Al-Thani underscored the critical importance of strengthening Lebanese state institutions, particularly the Lebanese army, to safeguard Lebanon's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, said a statement by the Egyptian presidential spokesperson.
Biden outlined his intention to cooperate with these partners to bring about an end to the war in Gaza, secure the release of captives held by Hamas, and ensure that Hamas relinquishes power
Egypt underscored the significance of this agreement as a precursor to halting Israeli aggression in Gaza, which has persisted for over a year
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon initiated a ceasefire on Wednesday, ending nearly 14 months of intense fighting that brought the region closer to an all-out war
Abdelatty expressed Egypt's concern to his Iranian counterpart about the ongoing escalation in the region, reiterating the importance of reducing tensions and maintaining self-restraint in this critical period, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
In his address at the G20 summit, Sisi announced Egypt's membership in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
Abdelatty also emphasized support for Lebanese institutions as he met with Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati during his visit to Beirut on Wednesday
Abdelatty affirmed that Cairo spares no effort in its bilateral contacts or through coordination with the members of the Quintet committee for Lebanon to resolve the presidential vacuum crisis
Abdelatty will convey a message of solidarity to Lebanon amidst the critical political and humanitarian conditions faced by the sisterly country due to the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanese territories
