Egypt warns regional war must not overshadow Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe

Egypt has warned that the ongoing regional war must not divert attention from the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, urging renewed focus on relief and reconstruction efforts.

Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty made the remarks during a meeting on Tuesday with Zhai Jun, China’s special envoy to the Middle East, who is visiting Cairo as part of a regional tour, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

Abdel-Aty stressed the need to accelerate efforts to empower the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, describing it as a key step in managing the transitional phase and eventually enabling the Palestinian Authority to assume full responsibilities in both Gaza and the West Bank.

The committee, a non-political body formed under a US-backed plan, is tasked with overseeing civil administration in Gaza and includes a group of Palestinian figures led by Ali Shaath.

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The Egyptian minister also highlighted the importance of supporting early recovery and reconstruction efforts, as well as improving humanitarian conditions in the Strip.

He warned that the broader regional conflict should not overshadow the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Abdel-Aty’s remarks come amid continued Israeli military operations and what Palestinian authorities warn are repeated violations of a ceasefire agreement, contributing to ongoing victims and widespread destruction of infrastructure across the enclave.

The Gaza Strip has suffered extensive damage during the war, with large parts of its infrastructure destroyed and humanitarian needs continuing to grow.

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