Ambassador Mahmoud Omar, director of Palestine department at the Foreign Ministry, stressed, on Sunday 1-12-2024, that Egypt is drumming up all efforts to end war on Gaza and let in humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip.
Addressing a seminar at the Egyptian United Nations Association on the occasion of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the diplomat expounded efforts exerted by Egypt since the crisis in Gaza began, saying Egypt is shouldering its humanitarian and regional responsibilities to put an end to the Palestinian bloodshed.
He referred to contacts held by Egypt with regional and international partners as well as field visits organized to Rafah terminal and Arish to stand on developments in the war-hit coastal enclave.
He said Egypt organized a conference for peace in a bid to let the international community bear its responsibility towards Palestine and encouraged world stares to recognize the state of Palestine.
Egypt also helped evacuate nationals of many countries from the Gaza Strip and facilitated entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza before Israel lay its hands on Rafah border terminal.
He reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of attempts to liquidate the Palestinian issue and force Palestinians out of their lands.
About the international ministerial conference organized by Egypt on Monday, he said the event aims at mobilizing humanitarian aid for the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
