Palestine praises Egypt's role in advocating for Palestinian rights

CAIRO - 21 November 2024: The Palestinian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, has commended the strong and historic ties between Egypt and Palestine, emphasizing Egypt's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and its legitimate rights.

Speaking on the sidelines of an international conference on the rights of Palestinian children held in Jordan, Mansour highlighted the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two countries, noting that Egypt's support for Palestine is rooted in these strong historical ties.

Mansour emphasized the high level of coordination between Egypt and Palestine at all levels, particularly within the United Nations. He noted that both countries work closely together to advocate for the Palestinian cause on the international stage.

The Palestinian representative called for increased international pressure on Israel to end its occupation and respect Palestinian rights. He highlighted the importance of enforcing international law and implementing UN resolutions related to Palestine.

Mansour also emphasized the need to protect Palestinian children from Israeli violations and to hold Israel accountable for its actions. He called for the international community to take stronger measures against Israel, including adding it to the list of countries violating children's rights.

The conference, organized by the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development, brought together Arab and international participants to discuss the ongoing Israeli violations against Palestinian children. The conference aimed to strengthen international efforts to protect Palestinian children and hold Israel accountable for its actions.