Egyptian FM: No Mideast Stability Without Palestinian Solution

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt continues to work tirelessly to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, stating that Cairo is engaged in coordinated efforts with Qatar and the United States to halt what he described as “ongoing crimes and systematic starvation” in the Gaza Strip. These efforts have been sustained for over 21 months since the events of October 7, 2023.

In an interview on the ON TV program Kelma Akhira, Abdelatty noted that the current geopolitical context is more favorable for reaching an agreement on Gaza, citing increased recognition among key international actors, especially the US, of Egypt’s comprehensive vision. He stressed that peace and stability in the Middle East are impossible without addressing the root of the conflict: the Israeli-Palestinian issue, with the Palestinian cause at its core.

“The message is now clear to Israel: there will be no security or stability without resolving the Palestinian issue and achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace,” he stated, adding that this stance is increasingly echoed by the European Union and other global powers.

Responding to a question on recent remarks by US President Donald Trump about a potential Gaza agreement in the coming weeks, Abdel Aaty affirmed the seriousness of American engagement. “This is true. The January 19 ceasefire agreement in Gaza would not have been possible without the intervention of the current US administration,” he said, pointing to Washington’s influence and Egypt’s desire for further American involvement.

He added that while the January agreement yielded promising results, Israel later violated the truce and resumed attacks without justification, despite a previously positive diplomatic climate.