Egypt's FM, UN Gaza Coordinator Discuss Ceasefire, Humanitarian Relief Efforts

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for a significant increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza and renewed Egypt's push for an international stabilization force during talks on Monday with United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag.

According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf, the two sides discussed developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, reviewing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire, alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and advance early recovery and reconstruction.

Abdelatty stressed the importance of completing the implementation of the first phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire plan and ensuring the rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance.

He said humanitarian aid should be increased to **at least 600 trucks per day**, describing the figure as the minimum needed to meet Gaza's urgent humanitarian requirements and facilitate the transition to the next phases of early recovery and reconstruction.

The Egyptian foreign minister also called on the international community to assume greater responsibility in supporting efforts to preserve the ceasefire and prevent renewed escalation.

Reiterating Egypt's long-standing position, Abdelatty urged the deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza to help reinforce security and stability, while emphasizing the need for a full Israeli withdrawal from the enclave.

He also condemned what he described as ongoing Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank, including repeated incursions into religious holy sites, and reaffirmed Egypt's rejection of Israel's annexation and settlement policies, saying they violate international law and undermine prospects for a two-state solution.

Abdelatty stressed that lasting peace and stability in the Middle East can only be achieved through restoring the Palestinian people's legitimate and inalienable rights and establishing an independent Palestinian state.

Kaag, for her part, praised Egypt's efforts to support stability in Gaza, commending Cairo's continued diplomatic engagement to bridge differences between the parties, improve humanitarian conditions and advance prospects for peace and regional stability.