Egypt - Jerusalem & Palestinian State
Egypt has strongly condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, describing the move as a violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
Key Highlights
Egypt’s position: Cairo categorically rejects Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem
International law: Egypt says unilateral measures affecting Jerusalem’s legal and historical status have no legal effect
Peace efforts: Cairo warns the move could undermine efforts toward a just and comprehensive settlement
Two-state solution: Egypt reiterates that it remains the only path toward a just and lasting peace
Palestinian state: Cairo backs an independent state along the June 4, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital
Jerusalem’s Legal and Historical Status
In a statement, Egypt expressed its categorical rejection of the decision, warning that it undermines efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace and seeks to impose a new reality that affects Jerusalem’s legal and historical status.
Cairo stressed that any unilateral measures aimed at changing the legal or historical status of occupied Jerusalem are null and void and have no legal effect.
No Unilateral Change to Jerusalem
Egypt maintains that unilateral measures seeking to alter occupied Jerusalem’s established legal and historical status are null and void and cannot create a new legal reality.
Egypt’s Position on Peace
Egypt called for full respect for relevant international resolutions and reaffirmed its commitment to the two-state solution as the only path toward a just and lasting peace.
Palestinian state: Independent and sovereign
Borders: June 4, 1967 lines
Capital: East Jerusalem
Framework: Relevant international resolutions and the two-state solution
East Jerusalem as Capital
Egypt reiterated its support for an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
International Law and a Comprehensive Settlement
Egypt maintained that preserving Jerusalem’s established status and respecting international law remain essential to achieving a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue.
Wed, Oct. 14, 2026
