International Courant
CAIRO
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on Saturday mentioned the continued Gaza conflict that has persevered for about 9 months and the “risks” posed by the escalating battle within the area.
In a press release, the Egyptian Presidency introduced that Sisi obtained a telephone name from President Bashar al-Assad and the 2 leaders “exchanged views on the risks of escalation within the area and emphasised the important necessity to stop the widening of the battle zone and to protect regional safety and stability.”
They reiterated “their absolute rejection of makes an attempt to liquidate the Palestinian subject or displace the Palestinians.”
Sisi mentioned Egypt is dedicated to persevering with efforts to realize a cease-fire in Gaza and make sure the sustainable supply of humanitarian support in enough portions to fulfill the wants of the Palestinian brothers, whereas pursuing its efforts in the direction of reinforcing the two-state answer and the institution of an impartial Palestinian state.
Israel, flouting a UN Safety Council decision demanding an instantaneous cease-fire, has confronted worldwide condemnation amid its continued brutal offensive on Gaza since an Oct. 7, 2023 assault by the Palestinian group Hamas.
Greater than 38,000 Palestinians have since been killed, principally ladies and kids, and over 87,700 others injured, in accordance with native well being authorities.
Practically 9 months into the Israeli conflict, huge tracts of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of meals, clear water and drugs.
Israel stands accused of genocide on the Worldwide Court docket of Justice, whose newest ruling ordered it to instantly halt its army operation within the southern metropolis of Rafah, the place over 1,000,000 Palestinians had sought refuge from the conflict earlier than it was invaded on Might 6.
*Writing by Ikram Kouachi
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