Deputy FM reviews Egypt's efforts in confronting Israeli atrocities

CAIRO – 5 March 2024: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Hamdi Sanad Loza reviewed Egypt's efforts in confronting Israeli atrocities and supporting Palestinian civilians in withstanding the fierce Israeli aggression.

During his participation in an extraordinary meeting held by the Jeddah-hosted Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to examine the latest developments of the Palestinian problem, Loza referred to Egypt's efforts in supporting the Palestinians through delivering humanitarian aid, despite Israeli obstacles, along with transferring the Palestinians, who got injured, to provide the necessary medical care for them in Egyptian hospitals.

Regarding the political sphere, Egypt is exerting strenuous efforts in order to attain a ceasefire, he said, adding that it is maintaining coordination with several Arab countries with the aim of crystalizing an integrated peace vision in a bid to meet the aspirations of the Palestinian people.

In a press release, the Foreign Ministry said that the meeting shed light on the need to attain an immediate ceasefire and reject any Israeli measures, aiming to forcibly displace the Palestinian people out of their lands.

The meeting also underlined the need of holding the international community responsible in attaining eternal peace based on international legitimacy resolutions, added the ministry.

The extraordinary meeting adopted a decision, which includes taking collective measures at the diplomatic front, with the aim of providing international protection to the Palestinian people, along with taking practical steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to the war-devastated Gaza Strip.

The decision also applauded the crucial role played by Egypt in supporting the steadfastness of the Palestinians in confronting the Israeli aggression.