Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan held a joint news conference in Cairo on Monday, where they expressed that their leaders are considering all possible options to prevent the Israel-Gaza war from turning into a larger regional war.
The ministers discussed strategies to ease tensions, particularly those stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, strongly criticised tactics of assassination, violations of other countries’ sovereignty, and the escalation of regional conflicts.
He emphasised the urgent need for united action to halt this dangerous escalation and prevent the situation from spiralling into a full-scale regional war.
The discussion encompassed the crisis in Gaza, the situations in Libya and Sudan, the instability in the Red Sea, and the issues in Yemen.
Hakan Fidan, the Turkish Foreign Minister, said, “Turkey is actively observing the trial of Israel at the International Court of Justice. He reminded that Turkey had chosen to intervene in this matter and plans to file its application with the court on Wednesday. He asserted that the key to peace in the Middle East lies in the creation of a Palestinian state.”
Turkey stands out as one of the strongest opponents of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Fidan further claimed that Israel is sabotaging peace initiatives.
Both nations are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and have criticised the recent deaths in the area, including that of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Fidan also met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. This visit marks a significant step in restoring relations between the two nations after a prolonged period of tension.