This came during a phone call Thursday with Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, to congratulate Abdelatty on his new position.

According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty emphasized the crucial role of UN institutions in addressing the urgent humanitarian needs arising from the war in Gaza.

He also stressed the importance of pressuring Israel into adhering to UN Security Council Resolutions 2720 and 2735 and the rulings by the International Court of Justice on this matter.

Abdelatty pointed out how Israel's control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing has halted the flow of humanitarian aid and impeded the movement of individuals through the crossing.

He also noted that the resumption of operations at the crossing depends on Israel's willingness to withdraw and allow the return of Palestinian Authority control and on establishing disengagement rules to facilitate UN operations and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.

Abdelatty underscored the need to pressure Israel to open more crossings with Gaza, fulfilling its responsibilities as the occupying power. He emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire and for Israel to adhere to international legitimacy resolutions and respect international law and international humanitarian law.

Furthermore, Abdelatty called for continued international efforts to ensure the entry of substantial humanitarian aid into Gaza.

He reaffirmed Egypt's ongoing efforts to negotiate a deal for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, stressing the importance of supporting the Palestinian Authority's efforts.

Abdelatty also warned against the dangers of Israel's unilateral actions in the West Bank, including continued settlement expansion and increased systematic arrests and raids on Palestinian villages and cities.

Moreover, he requested updates on the UN official's recent efforts and the challenges faced by the UN in managing relief operations in Gaza. He also inquired about the UN official's assessment of the prospects for reactivating the peace process.

For his part, Wennesland indicated that the current relief efforts are among the most challenging the UN has faced in decades, warning that failure to overcome these challenges could pose a significant threat to the two-state solution.

He also thanked Egypt for facilitating the entry of World Health Organization teams into Gaza and expressed his eagerness to visit Egypt soon and meet with Minister Badr Abdelatty.