During a telephone dialogue, both parties also agreed on the need to stop Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip and reactivate the peace process, detailed a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In this regard, they reiterated the urgency of achieving an immediate and permanent ceasefire, as well as guaranteeing the delivery of “full, safe and rapid” humanitarian aid to meet the needs of Gazans.

Although 137 of the 193 UN members recognize Palestinian statehood, most richer nations such as the United States, Canada, Japan and Western Europe did not take that stance.

The Arab group at the United Nations is currently working on a resolution to elevate the status of Palestinians from an observer state to a full member of the international organization.

Shoukry emphasized that Israel must fulfill its responsibilities as an occupying power and cease its attacks on civilians and relief personnel in Gaza.

He warned that these actions violate all provisions of international law and humanitarian law.

He also urged the neighboring country to open all land crossings with the coastal enclave and remove obstacles to efforts to increase the flow of aid to Gaza.

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