CAIRO – 24 August 2025: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned on Sunday that Israel’s rejection of ceasefire proposals undermines both regional and international efforts toward peace and stability.
In a phone call with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, Abdelatty stressed the critical need for Israel to respond positively to the latest proposal submitted my mediators, which has been accepted by Hamas.
The Egyptian foreign minister underlined the importance of implementing the proposal’s elements, as a necessary step to address the crisis, alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, and ensure sufficient humanitarian aid reaches the population.
Both sides underlined the grave risks posed by Israel’s expansion of military operations and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Abdelatty warned that the continued Israeli military escalation in the strip will only further inflame an already volatile situation.
Moreover, he shared his deep concern over escalating reports pointing to famine in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in putting an end to Israel’s blatant violations and crimes.
Abdelatty stressed that Israel, as the occupying power, is bound under international law to ensure the delivery of humanitarian and medical supplies.
The Egyptian top diplomat also briefed his German counterpart on the preparations underway for Egypt to host an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza, to be convened once a ceasefire agreement is reached.
Wadephul praised Egypt’s plans to host such conference and confirmed Germany’s interest in participating.
The German foreign minister also expressed appreciation for Egypt’s intensive efforts to broker a ceasefire and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Sun, Aug. 24, 2025
