OPEN// Egypt FM warns of regional risks from Israeli attacks
During a meeting with Jason Isaacson, Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer at the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on Wednesday, Abdelatty discussed the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States in political, economic, and military fields.
He outlined Egypt's efforts with the US to restore a ceasefire in Gaza, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and host an international conference on Gaza's recovery once a ceasefire is secured.
Abdelatty also rejected Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, warning that they fuel hostility and undermine security across the region.
Additionally, he stressed the need for a lasting solution through the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state within the June 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Isaacson praised Egypt's efforts to achieve a ceasefire and support regional security. (MENA)
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