Egyptian President calls on Israel to halt Gaza occupation

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi has strongly urged Israel to abandon its plan to occupy 70% of the Gaza Strip, warning that such a move would leave only 30% of the territory for the Palestinian people. Speaking at a G7 summit in Evian Les Bains, France, where Egypt was a partner nation, el-Sisi emphasized that the occupation must cease immediately.

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then only 30 percent of the Gaza Strip remains for the Palestinian people.

El-Sisi reiterated that there is no alternative to a two-state solution for achieving a just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue. He also called for the implementation of a peace plan for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Egyptian president's remarks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to increase control over Gaza, reportedly expanding its control from 50% to nearly 60% and now targeting 70%.

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this must stop immediately

Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, has been actively mediating between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas since the latter's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The ongoing conflict and territorial disputes in Gaza remain a critical focus for regional stability, with international bodies like the G7 seeking pathways to de-escalation and lasting peace.

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there is no alternative to a two-state solution for a just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue.