Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Sunday 10 November, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to humanitarian support in Gaza. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the preparatory ministerial meeting for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, set for Monday, 11 November, in Riyadh Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s commitment to achieving an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the full delivery of humanitarian aid. He condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression and actions aimed at disrupting the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated Egypt’s rejection of any Israeli attempts to displace Palestinians, affirming Egypt’s support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. He also highlighted Egypt’s historical responsibility to assist the Palestinian people in their quest for independence. In addition to providing over 70 percent of the humanitarian aid that entered Gaza, Abdelatty mentioned that Egypt has received and treated thousands of wounded Palestinians, vaccinated many children, and supported Palestinian students in continuing their education through various educational institutions. On his part, Prime Minister Mustafa expressed gratitude for Egypt’s…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Meets Palestinian PM to Discuss Gaza Aid and Humanitarian Efforts
November 11, 2024
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
