Egyptian President Sisi and King Abdullah of Jordan meet over Gaza
King Abdullah II of Jordan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed the latest situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has continued its attacks since October 7.
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Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy stated in a press release that Sisi and King Abdullah held a phone call and "discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the intensive efforts toward a ceasefire."
Evaluating "efforts to provide aid in light of the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza," it was stated that Sisi and King Abdullah were in agreement on "rejecting the escalation of military attacks in Gaza due to their impact on security and stability in the region."
It was noted that during the meeting, the two leaders emphasized that "a just and comprehensive solution will be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, within the borders determined on June 4, 1967."
ENSURING AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND PROTECTING CIVILIANS
In a written statement from the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, it was expressed that the meeting between King Abdullah and Sisi was held "within the framework of ensuring an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and protecting civilians."
During the meeting, King Abdullah emphasized that the region is "exposed to a serious humanitarian crisis due to the deprivation of basic food supplies" for Palestinians in Gaza, and expressed that "close cooperation between the two countries must be maintained."
In the attacks carried out by Israel on the Gaza Strip since October 7, at least 29,514 Palestinians, including at least 12,660 children and 8,570 women, have been killed, and 69,616 people have been injured.