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The Minister of Foreign Affairs outlined Egypt's stance on the developments in southern Lebanon, reiterating Egypt's firm rejection of any violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire.
The two ministers condemned the Israeli aggression on Lebanon, which has resulted in hundreds of casualties. They expressed strong solidarity with Lebanon and its people during this crisis and emphasized the importance of providing all forms of humanitarian support.
Egypt has previously warned about the risks posed by ongoing Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip and the potential for it to escalate into a broader regional conflict.
Across Lebanon, study at schools and universities has been suspended on Mondays and Tuesdays. Meanwhile, dozens of schools have been turned into shelters for displaced people from the southern villages and towns.
Sudanese Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has hailed Egypt's support for his country to overcome the woes of the war, reported MENA.
Turkish President Erdogan asserted keenness on coordination and consultation with Egypt on regional crises.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that it closely monitors developments in southern Lebanon. The embassy reiterates its call for Saudi citizens to leave Lebanese territory immediately, under the travel ban to Lebanon.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdel Aty received Tuesday a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
The meeting will include a bilateral discussion session focused on addressing developments in the Sudanese crisis and exploring efforts towards finding a resolution, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.
Sisi noted that Egypt waged a 10-year war against terrorism and confronted extremist thought that aimed at subverting the state.
The Dutch minister said their talks touched on regional and international issues, including the dreadful situation in the Gaza Strip.
“Egypt has provided the largest amount of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip […] This is a humanitarian, moral and political duty to which we are committed,” he said in comments to the “DMC Evening” talk show on the DMC channel.
So far, several people including 16 children and an elderly man starved to death in the northern Gaza Strip as a result of this systematic starvation after Israel had prevented the access of water, food, electricity, and fuel from the strip since October 7, 2023.
During the meeting, which was held during Shoukry's visit to Geneva, the two sides discussed the humanitarian situation in the war-torn Gaza Strip, as the result of the war waged by Israel, which left about 30,000 people killed, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Monday nuclear powers for not dismantling their nuclear arsenals.
Egypt received on Tuesday a response from Hamas to the proposed ‘ceasefire and prisoners swap’ deal, and announced the continuation of its efforts to reach a truce agreement in Gaza as soon as possible.
The CPJ said that at least 50 journalists and media workers were among more than 14,000 killed.
The first truck of aid entered the Palestinian side affiliated with Egypt's National Alliance for Civil Development Work.
Griffiths added that in-depth talks with all parties aim to ensure that the process of aid entering Gaza begins as soon as possible.
The secretary-general of the United Nations arrived this morning at Al-Arish Airport, and inspected the humanitarian aid that should be delivered to the civilians of besieged Gaza, Extra News channel reported.
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