Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, has called for the reinforcement of the ceasefire in Gaza and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance during a phone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, December 11.
During the discussion, both sides reviewed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as international efforts aimed at strengthening the Gaza ceasefire and reducing tensions in the West Bank.
Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s continued role in promoting regional stability, stressing the urgent need to firmly stabilize the Gaza ceasefire. He emphasized that UN Security Council Resolution 2803 must be fully enforced to guarantee the free and continuous flow of humanitarian aid into the territory.
The Egyptian foreign minister also addressed ongoing talks concerning the possible deployment of an international stabilization force. He reiterated Egypt’s firm rejection of any proposals involving the “deportation of Palestinians” or attempts to change the geographic or demographic reality of the area.
In addition, Abdelatty urged coordinated international action to significantly increase the daily volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip, saying current levels fall far short of meeting the immense humanitarian needs. He reaffirmed Egypt’s long-standing support for the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the creation of an independent state.
Turning to the West Bank, Abdelatty warned of a deteriorating situation, pointing to what he described as a “worrying rise in settler violence” and the continued confiscation of land. He cautioned that such actions could further inflame tensions and called on the international community to take immediate steps to halt these violations.
He also underlined the “essential and irreplaceable role” of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), welcoming the recent UN General Assembly decision to extend the agency’s mandate for another three years.
