The resolution includes establishing a mechanism for accelerating the provision of humanitarian relief consignments to the Gaza Strip to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian people.

According to the Ministry's official statement, both ministers discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating humanitarian conditions there. They also reviewed the necessary international efforts to halt the war and contain its repercussions.

During the call, Shoukry emphasized that the commitment of international parties to reach a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Gaza constitutes the best way to effectively implement the provisions of the UNSC resolution and save the lives of Palestinian civilians.

Cravinho, on the other hand, seconded Shoukry's view, stressing that Portugal aspires to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible.

Egypt's Foreign Minister further stressed that in view of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the international parties must use the correct terms to describe Israel's violations  of  international and international humanitarian law.

He also emphasized that it was imperative to denounce and halt Israel's violations and policies of collective punishment against the Palestinian civilians, including targeting, siege, forced displacement, and the complete destruction of the basic services system in the strip.

The two officials also discussed the situation in the occupied West Bank and the increasing violence of Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their properties.

Shoukry warned against the security and political repercussions of the violence in the West Bank, urging the international community to take the necessary measures to stop the settlers' violence and hold them accountable.

Moreover, both ministers agreed to continue consultation during the coming period to contain the crisis in Gaza, limit its repercussions, and prevent the conflict from expanding to other parts of the region.

On Friday, the UNSC approved a much-delayed resolution to boost aid to the besieged Palestinian territory where civilians are struggling to find food as Israel's bloody war on Gaza continues. 

The resolution will allow a safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale and create conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities.

At least 20,424 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in Gaza, and 54,036 injured since 7 October, according to the latest death toll.