This came during a joint press conference held on Tuesday evening in Cairo.

Resolution 1701, unanimously approved by the UNSC on 11 August 2006, called for a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon following the Israeli aggression against the country.

It stipulated that the Lebanese army and UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) would be the only armed forces permitted south of the Litani River, approximately 30 km (about 20 mi) from Lebanon's southern border.

During the press conference, Abdelatty stated that the discussions with his Jordanian counterpart reflected a shared understanding of the need to empower and support Lebanese state institutions while preserving their integrity.

Earlier on Tuesday, Abdelatty stressed in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati the importance of empowering Lebanese national institutions, especially the Lebanese army for being the party capable of ensuring the country's stability.

Meanwhile, during the press conference, Egypt’s top diplomat underscored the importance of maintaining UNIFIL forces and ensuring their protection.

Furthermore, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt and Jordan’s full solidarity with the Lebanese people amid the escalating Israeli aggression, which has resulted in numerous casualties, including women and children.

Both FMs highlighted the urgent need to stop the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and to pursue a political resolution to the crisis.

For his part, Safadi emphasized that the situation in Lebanon is becoming increasingly dangerous due to ongoing Israeli aggression, the Jordanian news agency Petra reported.

He also pointed out Israel's refusal to agree to a 21-day ceasefire, as urged by its allies the United States and France, to facilitate discussions on implementing Resolution 1701 and achieving a comprehensive truce.

Since mid-September, Israel has carried out extensive airstrikes across Lebanon, including Dahiyeh in Beirut, leading to over 1,400 deaths and more than 10,000 injuries, following nearly a year of cross-border exchanges with Hezbollah.

Since last week, Israel has attempted a ground invasion in southern Lebanon but encountered significant resistance from Hezbollah fighters.

Gaza war
 

On Israel's war on Gaza, Abdelatty said: “We categorically reject Israel's policy of siege and starvation against the people of Gaza, its control over the Rafah border crossing from the Palestinian side, and its military presence along the Philadelphi corridor.”

He also condemned Israel's lies to evade responsibility for blocking humanitarian assistance and its violations of international law, including International Humanitarian Law.

Abdelatty also emphasized the need to end Israel's illegal aggressive actions in the West Bank and its violations in east Jerusalem, which aim to change the city's legal and historical status.

Furthermore, Abdelatty highlighted the necessity of constant support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the importance of not politicizing its mandate.

He denounced Israeli actions that undermined UNRWA, labelling recent Knesset decisions as null and void. Abdelatty also warned against Israeli attempts aimed at dismantling the agency to infringe on the right of return for Palestinians, as guaranteed by international conventions.

Since the onset of the Israeli war on the strip on 7 October 2023, the death toll in Gaza has reached at least 41,909, according to the Palestinian health ministry.