Palestinian cause
Abdelatty underscored the importance of redirecting international efforts to the Palestinian cause in a way that would help complete the full implementation of the first phase of the US president's peace plan and pave the way for moving to the second phase.
The remarks came during a meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in the French city of Évian, according to the Egyptian Presidency.
Ahmed El-Debeiky, a member of the delegation representing the Egyptian Trade Union Federation, told Egypt Today the walkout took place immediately after the announcement of the Israeli representative's address before the conference's general session.
Speaking during a consultative meeting with Arab and European Union leaders in Cyprus, El-Sisi urged the EU and its nations to ensure that the Palestinian cause does not lose priority on the international agenda.
On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Saturday, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his counterparts from Qatar, Jordan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, as well as the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president.
El-Sisi expressed appreciation for the steady development of ties between Egypt and Colombia, particularly following Petro’s visit to Cairo in October 2025, and stressed the importance of continuing to expand cooperation across various fields.
The foreign minister said the African summit provided an important occasion to reiterate the continent’s established support for the Palestinian cause.
He emphasized the importance of first achieving a political framework agreed upon by Israel and the United States before entering into discussions on the mission’s details.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty said on Monday that holding a joint press conference in front of Rafah border crossing sends a strong message of solidarity to the Palestinian people, ‘we are with you and feel your suffering and pain.’
As they discussed the Egyptian efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting in Egypt on Wednesday, Sisi and Crosetto highlighted the need for the release of captives and prisoners and the commencement of the reconstruction process.
In a statement issued Friday, the Council expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s unwavering stance in defending the rights of the Palestinian people in various international forums.
Egypt leads Gaza aid efforts, reaffirming its historic commitment to the Palestinian cause and post-war reconstruction.
Arab League’s Assistant Secretary-General Hussain Hindawi said the position of Egypt’s leadership, government, and people in support of the Palestinian cause has always been clear throughout history and represents a significant political realism in the context of Egypt’s pivotal role in the region.
This change in international stance has been resulted in the recent positive steps, including the tripartite statement by the leaders of France, the United Kingdom, and Canada; and the European decision to review Israel's compliance with Article 2 of the Association Agreement with the European Union, which organizes the EU-Israeli trade ties.
“The persistent oppression, displacement, and land confiscation committed by the Zionist enemy,” he said, “demand that young people take initiative and volunteer for Palestine.”
During his address at the Forum, the Minister expressed his delight at participating in the event and acknowledged the productive collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar scholars across various fields. He particularly praised joint efforts in developing Islamic religious education curricula that reflect Islam’s moderate, tolerant nature, moral values, and noble ideals.
The Forum proposed the establishment of a fund to support alternative youth-led media initiatives, recognizing media as a powerful tool for disseminating constructive content and responsibly addressing social and humanitarian issues. This fund would aim to provide an attractive, trustworthy platform for youth expression and creativity—protecting them from extremist media, biased international narratives, and misinformation surrounding the Palestinian statehood cause.
Head of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan, said that the Palestinian cause enjoys unprecedented Arab consensus as a major and central issue.
Al-Azhar Observatory launched, Tuesday, the 4th edition of the “Listen and Talk” forum, attended by a number of ministers and officials.
Sisi called on “partners and friends to mobilize efforts to stop the bloodshed and restore calm and stability to the region.”
