Egypt Condemns Israeli Occupation's Aggression, Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, delivered a strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation's aggression against the Palestinians during an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Abdelatty held the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the ongoing war in Gaza, citing its deliberate disregard for mediation efforts and accused it of committing grave violations against civilians, including policies of starvation, siege, and obstruction of aid.
Key Takeaways:
- Egypt has provided around 70 percent of aid entering Gaza, totaling 550,000 tons, and stressed the need to allow at least 700 trucks daily to meet civilian needs.
- Over 5,000 trucks remain stalled on the Egyptian side due to the obstacles imposed by the Israeli occupation.
- The Israeli occupation has built 3,400 settlement units in the "E1" area, in blatant violation of the Geneva Conventions, aimed at fragmenting the West Bank and undermining the prospects for a viable Palestinian state.
- Egypt rejects the Israeli occupation's rhetoric regarding "Greater Israel" and describes it as an expression of brute force.
- Egypt reaffirms its firm rejection of any plans for the forced displacement of Palestinians and welcomes recent international moves to recognizing Palestine as a state.
- Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi has rejected any forced displacement plans and expresses full solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Statistics:
- 550,000 tons of aid provided by Egypt to Gaza
- 70 percent of aid entering Gaza through Egypt
- 700 trucks daily needed to meet civilian needs in Gaza
- 5,000 trucks stalled on the Egyptian side due to Israeli occupation's obstacles
- 3,400 settlement units built in the "E1" area in the occupied West Bank
- Total tons of aid, 991,129
- Ton of aid per day according to minister Kerry - 99
Sources:
- Kuwait News Agency, August 25, 2025