The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has issued a warning regarding the potential consequences of an Israeli military assault on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. The ministry emphasized that such an attack could put more than one million Palestinians at risk, as they have already been displaced due to Israel's bombardment.
In a statement, the ministry urged Israel to exercise restraint and avoid escalating the situation further, especially during a critical phase of ceasefire negotiations. The ministry expressed concern for the Palestinian civilians who are facing a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions since the conflict began in the Gaza Strip.
Egypt is actively engaged in ongoing discussions with all involved parties to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control and to avoid further deterioration. The country is working tirelessly to find a peaceful resolution and prevent the conflict from escalating beyond manageable levels.
Despite efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, talks have hit a roadblock. Both Israel and Hamas were unable to reach an agreement on a framework over the weekend, leading to a stalemate in the negotiations.
