Egypt Rejects Any Geographical Change in Gaza and Calls for Palestinian Technocratic Committee

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty affirmed on Thursday the absolute rejection of any calls targeting the displacement of Palestinians or the alteration of the geographical and demographic status of the Gaza Strip. This came during a phone call with António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General.

Key Egyptian Positions (Discussed with Guterres):

• Absolute Rejection: Total opposition to the displacement of Palestinians or any change to Gaza's geography and demography.

• Stability and Aid: Emphasis on Egypt's efforts to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire and the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and the unrestricted flow of humanitarian aid.

• Political Path for Gaza: Abdel Atty stressed the importance of proceeding with the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee as a prelude to the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.

• International Force: Discussion covered ongoing consultations regarding the deployment of an international stabilization force.

• Palestinian Rights: Reaffirmation of support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state.

Warning on the West Bank:

• Abdel Atty warned of the dangerous situation in the West Bank due to the alarming escalation of settler violence and the continuation of land confiscation policies.

• He asserted that this approach threatens to expand tensions and requires urgent international intervention to stop the violations.

Support for UNRWA:

• Irreplaceable Role: The Minister stressed the vital role of UNRWA in supporting refugees, affirming that this role is irreplaceable and indispensable.

• International Confidence: He valued the UN General Assembly's resolution to renew UNRWA's mandate for an additional three years, reflecting international confidence in the agency's vital function.