
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said the Israeli military's actions in Gaza, particularly in Rafah, pose "major security risks" and "serious threats to the stability of the region" in a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
More than 1 million Palestinians had fled to Rafah, on Gaza's border with Egypt, seeking refuge from months of fighting in the enclave. Israel has planned to occupy the southern city of Gaza, despite widespread international concern that civilians would be killed in a large-scale attack.
In his phone conversation with Blinken, Shoukry reiterated the dire humanitarian consequences that have come from Israeli troops occupying the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing as well as the ongoing Israeli attacks. He also stressed the urgent need to restore aid access to Gaza, according to a readout of the appeal issued by the Egyptian foreign ministry.
Egypt, a key player in talks between Israel and Hamas, said on Monday it would support South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice "in light of the increasing severity and scope of Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in the Strip." of Gaza.”
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