What did Egypt and US say about Gaza?
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Monday, September 29, to discuss President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the war in Gaza.
According to ministry spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Rubio outlined the plan’s key points: halting Israel’s military campaign, releasing hostages, ensuring humanitarian aid flows into Gaza, and preventing annexation or forced displacement of Palestinians.
He praised Egypt’s “leading role” in regional peace efforts and called for deeper U.S.-Egypt coordination.
Abdelatty welcomed the U.S. initiative, calling Trump’s efforts “sincere,” but stressed Egypt’s conditions, which are that humanitarian aid must reach Gaza on a scale, Israeli forces must withdraw, and any attempt to annex the West Bank or displace Palestinians must be rejected.
He reiterated Cairo’s support for a two-state solution, arguing it remains the only path to lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
The war in Gaza has killed more than 41,000 Palestinians since October 2023, according to Gaza’s health ministry, and displaced over 80% of the enclave’s population. Egypt has played a central role in ceasefire talks and aid delivery through the Rafah crossing, making its stance crucial to any international settlement.
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