Ongoing Brutal Situation in Gaza: Egyptian President's Dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron

Ongoing Brutal Situation in Gaza: Egyptian President's Dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi spoke on the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts for a ceasefire.

According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the two leaders discussed the "importance of an immediate ceasefire to restore peace and deliver humanitarian aid." They also emphasized that a "two-state solution is the only guarantee for lasting peace in the region."

The statement further mentioned that the leaders also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and the possibility of organizing a trilateral summit during the upcoming visit of the French President to Egypt. The summit would involve Egypt, France, and Jordan. However, no specific details were provided about the summit.

Meanwhile, since Israel's military offensive in Gaza began in October 2023, over 50,600 Palestinians have been killed, the majority of whom are women and children.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants in November for Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Additionally, genocide charges have been filed in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel's attack on Gaza.