CAIRO - 2 June 2025: Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty received a phone call on Sunday from U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff to discuss ongoing mediation efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
The two sides reviewed the latest updates towards reaching a comprehensive agreement that guarantees a ceasefire in the war torn strip, the release of hostages and detainees, and full humanitarian access to the besieged enclave, according to a statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Abdelatty emphasized “the urgent need to stop the Israeli military operations in Gaza and to alleviate the grave humanitarian crisis facing the Palestinian people.”
He reiterated Egypt’s commitment to a permanent resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on a two-state solution that meets the “legitimate aspirations of the region’s peoples and aligns with President Trump’s broader vision for comprehensive peace.”
For his part, Witkoff said the U.S. deeply appreciates Egypt’s pivotal mediation efforts and the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in pushing toward a diplomatic breakthrough, according to the statement.
Mon, Jun. 2, 2025
