Egypt has condemned Israeli air strikes in Gaza leading to over 300 Palestinian deaths, calling it a violation of the ceasefire and a threat to regional stability. The country urges international intervention and pressure on Israel to achieve a lasting ceasefire.
On March 18, 2025, the Arab Republic of Egypt issued a vigorous condemnation of the Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, which occurred early that morning, resulting in the deaths of over 300 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, as reported by WAFA news agency. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry criticized the attacks as a significant breach of the ceasefire agreement and a perilous escalation that threatens regional stability.
In its statement, Egypt declared its complete disapproval of Israeli actions, which it believes are intended to reignite tensions, thereby undermining the efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. The Ministry called upon the international community to take immediate action to stop the Israeli aggression and avert a relapse into renewed violence.
Additionally, Egypt urged all involved parties to apply increased pressure on Israel and to support mediators in their ongoing efforts to establish a lasting ceasefire. Such measures are deemed essential for the de-escalation of the current conflict and the rebuilding of trust among the affected populations.
In other developments, on February 12, 2025, Egyptian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Abdel Majeed Saqr directed the Third Field Army personnel to maintain peak combat readiness to fulfill the army’s responsibilities under varied circumstances. Furthermore, on February 4, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the King of Bahrain emphasized the importance of diligently implementing the ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate reconstruction and initiate a meaningful political process leading to lasting peace.
In summary, Egypt has strongly condemned the Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, attributing significant loss of life and labeling the actions as a serious violation of the ceasefire agreement. Egypt calls for immediate international intervention and continued pressure on Israel to ensure the establishment of a permanent ceasefire and restore stability in the region. The situation remains critical as further actions and dialogues are encouraged to avert ongoing violence.
Original Source: www.wam.ae
