Sisi stresses need for ceasefire in Gaza to Dutch PM

Ahram Online , Wednesday 17 Jan 2024

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stressed in a phone call with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday the urgent need for the international community to push towards an immediate ceasefire and protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.


Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (R), Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte (L). Photo: Egyptian Presidency

 

According to the Egyptian Presidency Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy, El-Sisi and Rutte discussed the latest regional developments. El-Sisi warned that the continuation of the war in Gaza could lead to expanding the conflict, posing a threat to regional and international security.

During the call, El-Sisi highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and underscored Egypt's ongoing efforts to deliver humanitarian aid as part of its responsibility towards the Palestinians and its dedication to regional stability.

For his part, the Dutch Prime Minister affirmed his country's support for Egyptian efforts to deliver relief aid to the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the importance of continued consultation and coordination with Egypt to ensure the restoration of stability in the region.

El-Sisi had met early Wednesday with the Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Cairo to discuss the latest regional developments. Both leaders agreed on the urgent need to move quickly towards a just and comprehensive settlement for the Palestinian cause.

Israel's continued brutal war on the Gaza Strip, which has entered its 103rd day, has killed more than 24,400 civilians, most of whom were women and children, and injured over 60,000 across Gaza.

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