Egypt’s Sisi: International community must act promptly to push for ceasefire

CAIRO – 2 November 2023: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on Thursday, to discuss the latest developments in the Israeli military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

President El-Sisi underscored the crucial need for the international community to act promptly to push for a ceasefire. He pointed out the appalling humanitarian conditions and the widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, which require a firm international stance to halt the bloodshed, enforce the delivery of humanitarian aid, and provide an opportunity for political solutions.

President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts on the humanitarian track, in terms of the delivery of aid and relief to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza and by receiving those in a critical condition in Egyptian hospitals. This is in addition to Egypt’s efforts to end the escalation and create a conducive environment for reviving the political track to implement the two-state solution.

The Dutch prime minister said he valued Egypt’s efforts, and thanked President El-Sisi for the role Egypt plays in the evacuation of foreign nationals from the sector, as well as in the delivery of humanitarian assistance and relief, and in advancing efforts toward peace and stability in the region.