Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. Photo: Al-Ahram
In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt denounced the Israeli military's targeting of the Deir al-Balah school that killed at least 28 people on Thursday
It also denounced the targeting of UNIFIL in South Lebanon, injuring two soldiers, as well as firing on another UN site in Ras al-Naqoura, damaging vehicles and communication systems.
The ministry’s statement stressed that the Israeli occupation's continuous grave violations of international law and humanitarian law over the past year, without accountability, have emboldened the Israeli military to persist in its blatant disregard for international norms.
“This unchecked aggression erodes the rule-based international system and undermines the credibility of global actors who claim to defend human rights, justice, and humanitarian values but remain silent in the face of repeated violations, reflecting a stark double standard,” the ministry said in the statement.
“Egypt calls for an immediate ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, urging de-escalation and emphasizing the need for the Israeli military to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property,” the statement concluded.
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