FM Abdelatty affirms Egypt's rejection of Israel's illegal easures in Occupied Territories

CAIRO - 6 August 2026: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad Dr. Badr Abdelatty, met on Wednesday with Varsine Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting on Jerusalem, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

 

Minister Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights, emphasizing the complete rejection of all illegal Israeli measures in the occupied Palestinian territories, including attempts at annexation or forced displacement, the ongoing violations in East Jerusalem, and the violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites that undermine the existing historical and legal status quo.

 

The meeting also addressed developments in the Gaza Strip following the announcement of the roadmap to complete the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive peace plan.

 

Minister Abdelatty stressed the importance of adhering to all the requirements of the roadmap and ensuring full access for humanitarian aid, which would pave the way for moving to the next phase of the plan, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.