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Egypt and seven other Arab and Islamic nations strongly condemned the continuous escalation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Minister Abdelatty condemned the escalating pace of settlement activity and the continued Israeli violations in East Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Israeli media, citing police, reported that one suspect was apprehended, while security forces continue searching for a second suspect.
“You have the whole Trump peace plan based on mutual commitments and responsibilities from the two sides. So, we have to focus on that and we have to push for that,” Abdelatty said during an interview with CNN host Christiane Amanpour.
Abdelatty said Israeli attacks on Arab countries, including in Lebanon, as well as its assaults in the West Bank and Gaza are affecting these relations.
Asked by CNN host Christiane Amanpour about Israeli statements rejecting Palestinian statehood and threatening broader military action in the region, Abdelatty said “I can assure you it will not bring peace and stability and security for Israel.”
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar warned that the legislation marks “a dangerous escalation.”
Egypt condemns settler attacks in the northern West Bank, cites Resolution 2334, and urges protection and accountability.
Egypt, Arab and Islamic states condemn U.S. envoy remarks on Israeli control over occupied Arab lands, including West Bank.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Tuesday with Palestinian National Council President Rauhi Fattouh and PLO secretary Azzam al-Ahmad to coordinate on the escalating crises in Gaza and the West Bank.
Egypt has strongly condemned the recent measures approved by Israel aimed at deepening its illegal annexation of Palestinian territories in the occupied West Bank.
El-Sisi, King Abdullah urge full Gaza truce, back Trump plan, reject displacement, push two-state solution.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's unwavering support for the Palestinian Authority (PA) as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people during a high-stakes call with Palestinian Deputy President Hussein Al-Sheikh on Tuesday.
The two ministers also discussed developments in Yemen, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation, reducing tensions, and prioritizing dialogue and consensus, while rejecting any unilateral actions, in order to contribute to achieving security and stability for the brotherly Yemeni people.
Governments of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom condemned Wednesday the Israeli security cabinet's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
The foreign ministry described the Israeli settlement moves as a violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions.
The soldiers shot dead the two suspects as the vehicle accelerated toward soldiers stationed at the checkpoint, according to the Israeli army.
The Israeli Knesset voted, on Wednesday, in favor of the government's bill to impose Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank by a majority of 71 votes.
According to the Israeli reports, the perpetrators killed an Israeli man in his 20s. He was pronounced dead after examinations the paramedics, who said his wounds were too severe.
Egypt condemned recent statements by Israeli officials calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, the most recent of which was issued by Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin.
