The president ratified Cairo’s position during a telephone dialogue last night with the Prime Minister of that nation, Najib Mikati, the Presidency said in a statement.

We support an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, the head of state insisted.

During the call, El-Sisi stressed that the international community must assume its responsibilities to stop the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.

He also warned of the consequences of the global failure to stop Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

The Middle East risks a dangerous escalation of violence that threatens regional peace and stability, he stressed.

The Lebanese prime minister expressed his gratitude for Egypt’s support to his country, according to the statement.

Mikati detailed his government’s efforts to contain the ongoing conflict and praised Cairo’s efforts to restore security and stability in the area.

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