Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for OCHA’s role in ensuring humanitarian access, documenting violations in the occupied Palestinian territories, and protecting civilians amid mounting casualties.
The minister expressed appreciation for OCHA’s calls to safeguard Palestinian civilians, uphold international humanitarian law, and secure the delivery of aid despite Israeli restrictions.
He urged the office to continue monitoring and reporting on violations in both Gaza and the West Bank, while offering condolences for the killing of 377 humanitarian workers—most of them in Gaza during 2024—and stressed the need for accountability for attacks on civilians and aid personnel, including UN staff.
Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s commitment to resuming mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza and to sustaining the flow of aid into the Strip, noting that Egypt has provided 70 percent of all assistance despite Israeli obstacles.
He warned of the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza following Israel’s ground operations and its ongoing policies of starvation and mass killing, which Egypt firmly rejects as attempts to force displacement.
The minister also reviewed Egypt’s preparations to host an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza once a ceasefire is reached and welcomed OCHA’s active participation.
He further underscored the importance of strengthening the UN humanitarian office’s presence in Egypt, given escalating regional crises in both Gaza and Sudan.
For his part, Fletcher praised Egypt’s efforts and tangible contributions to stabilising the region in cooperation with the United Nations and affirmed OCHA’s commitment to intensifying coordination with Cairo to alleviate humanitarian suffering and ensure an effective international response.
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