Mediation
German Ambassador to Cairo, Jürgen Schulz, praised Egypt's pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and efforts to reduce military escalation during separate phone calls with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Monday.
Speaking during an extensive briefing with regional and international media in Cairo, Abdelatty said the efforts are being conducted in coordination with regional and international partners to prevent the region from sliding into “comprehensive chaos” and to avert a potential global economic downturn.
Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts to help broker potential talks between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating rising regional tensions, a source told Axios on Monday.
President El-Sisi thanks Trump for peace efforts, stresses Nile water security and cooperation with Nile Basin countries.
Egypt and President El-Sisi steer Gaza ceasefire: Cairo hosts factions, backs technocrats, opens aid corridors and crossings.
In its conclusion of its 165th session held in Kuwait on Monday, the GCC renewed its support for the mediation efforts by those mediators to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, release hostages and detainees, and deliver all aid to civilians.
“It is shameful to see such a situation [war] persist for all these months without any action from the international community," the Qatari foreign minister added in his speech. However, he affirmed: “Egypt and Qatar are committed to reaching a solution and ending this war, despite all attempts to mislead and obstruct these efforts.” He held the international community accountable for its silence, calling upon it to end Israeli-forced famine and siege on the Palestinians in Gaza.
Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Journalist Diaa Rashwan, said in a Monday interview with Al-Qahera News TV Channel that Egypt and Qatar are constantly doing everything possible to advance the Palestinian cause.
Over 630 trucks with humanitarian aid entered Gaza on Sunday, the day 1 of the ceasefire, at least 300 of them to northern Gaza, says the UN Chief.
According to CNN, Egypt is currently engaged in intensified global efforts to secure the release of captives held in Gaza and negotiate an extended ceasefire amidst ongoing fighting, CNN reported on Friday.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abu El Gheit said that this conflict has negatively affected the Arab citizens when it comes to the supply of grain, tourism, and high prices of oil.
The ambassador underlined a statement by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi whereas he said that Egypt is a partner to Palestine and never solely a mediator.
The minister added that Egypt heading to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is not ruled out.
Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s ongoing support for the Palestinian people, upon President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives, Abu Zeid added.
Egypt’s efforts succeeded to realize a ceasefire Saturday between the Palestinian factions in Gaza and the Israeli state, according to several media reports.
Qatar realizes that such an initiative reflects a derogatory image of Kuwait’s ability to resolve the crisis,” Zaatar stated.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian on Friday.
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont said on Wednesday he was in favor of mediation to find a way out of the Catalan crisis, amid Spanish government's refusal.
Kuwait continues its mediation efforts between the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on one hand and the Qatari state on the other.
