Egyptian FM, Fatah delegation discuss Gaza developments

by IANS |

Cairo, Jan 10 (IANS) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and a visiting delegation of the Palestinian Fatah movement discussed the recent developments in Gaza and the efforts needed for an immediate ceasefire, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.


During the meeting on Thursday, Abdelatty and the Fatah delegation, headed by Azzam al-Ahmad and Ahmad Majdalani, members of the executive committees of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Fatah central committee, addressed the security and humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.


The two sides also reviewed the Egyptian efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid into the war-torn enclave, Xinhua news agency reported.


Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's unwavering support for the Palestinian Authority, reiterated the country's rejection of any plans to displace the Palestinians from their land, and reaffirmed the significance of uniting the Palestinians and promoting the role of the national authority to ensure the people's aspirations are met.


For its part, the Fatah delegation introduced the developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. It also expressed appreciation for the Egyptian efforts to boost the Palestinian cause and resolve the crisis in Gaza.


Egypt has been hosting delegations from Palestinian factions and Israel in attempts to end the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has surpassed 46,000, with injuries up to 109,378, the health authorities in Gaza announced Thursday.

Latest News
Insult to humanity: DK Shivakumar condemns 'shackling' of Indian deportees by US Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:49 PM
Plane with 10 onboard missing in Alaska Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:47 PM
Railway to start running electric trains in southern Assam and Tripura soon Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:44 PM
Pakistan: Security forces harass farmers, forcibly collect electricity bills in Punjab province Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:43 PM
Sensex, Nifty end lower as investors assess RBI MPC decision Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:40 PM
Four killed, several injured in firecracker factory blast at Bengal's Kalyani Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:19 PM
Gujarat govt withdraws sedition cases against Patidar leaders Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 04:07 PM
AAP will secure victory in over 50 seats, says Gopal Rai Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:26 PM
Warmth, hospitality by Prez Droupadi Murmu made my Rashtrapati Bhavan visit special: Sachin Tendulkar Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:23 PM
59 cases of HMPV reported from 11 states in January: Prataprao Jadhav Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:18 PM
RBI defers rollout of LCR norms by a year in big relief to banks Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:14 PM
UN announces 15 innovation hubs to fuel digital transformation in Kenya Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:08 PM
Zambia assures stable HIV drug supply despite US funding halt Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:07 PM
NDA MPs from Bihar thank PM Modi for budget bonanza, gift him Madhubani paintings Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 03:06 PM
Romania Reports Record Surge in Respiratory Infections and Flu Cases Fri, Feb 07, 2025, 02:23 PM