Egypt urges Israel to honor Trump plan's second phase on Gaza
Egypt's foreign minister called for Israel to implement the Trump plan's second phase for Gaza, including arms handover and a synchronized Israeli withdrawal.
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AIEgyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that Egyptian-Turkish talks had thoroughly addressed the importance of implementing the US President Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, particularly its second phase.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Abdelatty explained that the plan clearly stipulates the handover of weapons and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, stressing the need for these commitments to be carried out in a balanced and simultaneous manner.
He reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation of any policies or actions that might obstruct the implementation of the second phase, noting that Palestinian factions have taken positive and responsible steps regarding the collection and handover of weapons, as well as engaging in elections and the Palestinian political process.
Abdelatty emphasized the importance of fully implementing the second phase and adhering to the plan, especially the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in parallel with the handover of weapons. He stressed the need to maintain pressure to ensure Israel fulfills its obligations under the second phase, paving the way for subsequent stages and stability in Gaza.