The visit, carried out under directives from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, comes as part of Egypt’s broader diplomatic efforts to support Lebanon during what Abdelatty described as a “critical phase” and to prevent further escalation in the region.
At the outset of the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed President El-Sisi’s greetings to Berri, underscoring Egypt’s commitment to backing Lebanon and its state institutions.
He highlighted Cairo’s recent dispatch of 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to help alleviate the severe impact of the ongoing conflict.
Since 2 March, two days after the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, Israel launched strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 1,100 people, nearly 3,000 others, and forcing over a million people from their homes, while sending ground troops into the country's south, in what Beirut fears could lead to an occupation in the south of the country.
Israeli strikes have devastated towns and villages across the country and heavily damaged civilian infrastructure, including bridges, roads, hospitals, and schools, particularly in Beirut’s southern suburbs and in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Before the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Israeli occupation army had violated the terms of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement on hundreds of occasions, with strikes that killed nearly 500 people, while maintaining the occupation of at least five areas in the south.
Egypt has maintained its position demanding Israel stop its violations and withdraw from Lebanese territories so that the Lebanese government can implement its full control on the South of Lebanon, including the disarmament of Hezbollah.
For his part, Berri asked Abdelatty to convey his appreciation to President El-Sisi, praising Egypt’s leading role and continued support for Lebanon, both in humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.
He also commended Cairo’s active engagement in regional and international forums to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s appreciation for the role of Lebanon’s legislative institution under Berri’s leadership in maintaining internal stability and national consensus. He stressed that Egypt’s aid reflects both official and popular solidarity, aimed at supporting Lebanon in addressing the growing displacement crisis.
The Egyptian foreign minister condemned what he described as escalating Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, rejecting violations of international law and the UN Charter.
He also denounced the targeting of civilian and vital infrastructure, which he said has led to the displacement of over one million people, describing such actions as collective punishment.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and its right to extend state authority over all its territory, while backing efforts to ensure that arms remain solely in the hands of the state.
He called for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations and the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 without selectivity.
He further urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to assume its responsibilities in halting violations of Lebanese sovereignty and to scale up humanitarian assistance, warning against the risk of the region sliding into broader instability.
During his visit, Abdelatty also toured the Rawdat Omar Al-Ansar Shelter, where he met with affected families and conveyed a message of solidarity from the Egyptian leadership and people.
He reaffirmed that Egypt would spare no effort in supporting Lebanon through the crisis, highlighting the humanitarian aid already delivered as a reflection of the longstanding ties between the two countries.
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