Egypt, Saudi Arabia reaffirm rejection of Israeli plan to occupy Gaza - Foreign Affairs
In a phone call, the two ministers discussed the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza under the 22-month-long Israeli genocide.
According to an Egyptian Foreign Ministry statement, the ministers described Israel's plan — approved on Friday by Tel Aviv's political-security cabinet to seize control of Gaza City and expand military operations — as an attempt to entrench the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and perpetuate genocide against the Palestinian people.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia rejected and condemned the move, with Abdelatty and Farhan saying it undermines the Palestinians' right to self-determination and an independent state, in clear violation of international and humanitarian law.
Abdelatty outlined Egypt's ongoing mediation efforts with Qatar and the US to secure a deal for the release of hostages and Palestinian detainees, halt the bloodshed, and ensure full, unimpeded aid delivery.
He said Cairo's proposal envisions Gaza being administered for six months by 15 Palestinian technocrats under Palestinian Authority (PA) supervision, affirming the 'organic unity' of Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
He rejected any expansion of military operations or forced displacement and condemned the use of starvation as a weapon of war.
The ministers stressed the urgency of an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, and enabling Palestinians to establish an independent state on the 4 June 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
They also exchanged views on regional crises in Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon, agreeing to maintain close coordination and strengthen joint Arab action to support regional security and stability.
On bilateral ties, they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation to achieve comprehensive, sustainable development for their 'two brotherly peoples.'
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