Egypt opposes any attempt to divide Gaza Strip

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, reaffirmed on Thursday Cairo’s firm rejection of any attempt to divide the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to preserve the unity of Palestinian territory between Gaza and the West Bank.

His remarks were made during a phone call with the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper.

Both ministers discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian issue. They highlighted the urgent need to accelerate the formation of the international stabilisation force in Gaza to carry out its responsibilities under the UN Security Council resolution, within the framework of peacekeeping operations, and to maintain the flow of humanitarian aid to civilians facing a catastrophic situation.

Abdelatty said that international efforts must align to ensure the implementation of the recent UN Security Council resolution on Gaza, supporting the ceasefire established under the Sharm el-Sheikh peace agreement and contributing to regional security and stability.

He also expressed Egypt’s hope that the United Kingdom will take part in the international conference on reconstruction and early recovery in Gaza, which Egypt will host. He noted that broad international participation would be a vital step in supporting the Palestinian people and alleviating their suffering.

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