FM, German Counterpart Discuss Gaza Crisis, Regional Issues

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, held a phone talks on Sunday with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul.

The phone call came as part of ongoing consultations on regional developments, foremost among them the situation in Gaza.

The two ministers discussed the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.

Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the mounting reports confirming the presence of famine in the enclave, stressing the urgent need for the international community to act to end Israel’s blatant crimes and violations.

He underlined Israel’s obligations under international law, as the occupying power, to ensure the provision of humanitarian and medical supplies.

Abdelatty briefed his German counterpart on Egypt’s efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting in this context the ongoing arrangements for Egypt to host the International Conference on Early Recovery and Reconstruction in Gaza once a ceasefire is reached.

He also updated the German Foreign Minister on the latest developments regarding ceasefire negotiations, particularly following Hamas’ acceptance of the proposal. He stressed the critical importance of Israel’s positive response and implementation of the proposal in order to address the current crisis, alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, and ensure the flow of sufficient humanitarian aid.

Moroever, Abdelatty warned that Israel’s continued expansion of its military operations would only exacerbate the already dire situation, and that its rejection of proposed initiatives undermines regional and international efforts aimed at peace and stability.

On the Iranian nuclear file, Abdelatty emphasized the necessity of returning to the negotiating track to reinforce regional and international security, pointing to the importance of resuming cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency to prevent further tension and instability in the region.

For his part, German FM expressed appreciation for Egypt’s vigorous efforts to achieve a ceasefire and secure humanitarian access to Gaza.

He commended Egypt’s initiative to host the early recovery and reconstruction conference, confirming Germany’s readiness to participate.

He also agreed on the grave risks posed by Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza and the severity of the humanitarian crisis within the Strip.