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Russian, Egyptian Presidents Hold Phone Talks to Discuss Latest Events in Gaza
Russian, Egyptian Presidents Hold Phone Talks to Discuss Latest Events in Gaza
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Sisi, have held a phone conversation, discussing the latest... 09.12.2023, Sputnik Africa
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The two leaders also stressed the importance of harmonizing international efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution, along with the establishment and recognition of a Palestinian state in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions, the spokesman said."President Abdel Fattah Sisi received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin... During the phone call, the regional situation, especially in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories, was discussed amid the tense political and humanitarian situation," Fahmy said on social media.In addition, Putin shared his impressions following the trip to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, as well as negotiations with the Iranian president, which took place this week in Moscow.Putin also thanked Sisi for assistance in Russian citizens and their family members evacuation from Gaza Strip, as well as humanitarian cargo delivery.Lastly, the Russian leader wished his Egyptian counterpart success in upcoming presidential elections, which are set to take place on December 10-12. According to the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) on Thursday, in total, over 11,700, including foreigners and injured Palestinians, have been evacuated to Egypt from the Gaza Strip via the Rafah checkpoint since the beginning of the entry of aid into the enclave.The only way to enter Gaza from Egypt is through the border crossing at Rafah. Since November 1, foreign nationals have been permitted to exit the Gaza Strip through the checkpoint; nonetheless, there are occasionally some challenges with border crossings. The Palestinian organization Hamas broke over the border on October 7 and unleashed a massive rocket attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip. Israel shut off Gaza's supply of food, gasoline, and water by ordering a total embargo and launching retaliatory assaults. Israel said that its objective when entering the Gaza Strip on October 27 was to destroy Hamas fighters and free the hostages.A compromise involving a brief ceasefire, the release of some prisoners and hostages, and the transfer of humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip was negotiated by Qatar on November 24. The cease-fire was repeatedly extended until ending last Friday.
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Russian, Egyptian Presidents Hold Phone Talks to Discuss Latest Events in Gaza
13:53 09.12.2023 (Updated: 14:33 09.12.2023) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Sisi, have held a phone conversation, discussing the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said on Saturday.
The two leaders also stressed the importance of harmonizing international efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive settlement of the
Palestinian issue through a two-state solution, along with the establishment and recognition of a Palestinian state in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions, the spokesman said.
"
President Abdel Fattah Sisi received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin... During the phone call, the regional situation, especially in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories, was discussed amid the tense political and humanitarian situation," Fahmy said on social media.
"The two presidents agreed to continue efforts to achieve a ceasefire," he added.
In addition, Putin shared his impressions following the trip to the
UAE, Saudi Arabia, as well as
negotiations with the Iranian president, which took place this week in Moscow.
Putin also thanked Sisi for assistance in Russian citizens and their family members evacuation from Gaza Strip, as well as humanitarian cargo delivery.
"Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a telephone conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Sisi. The Russian president thanked Sisi for his assistance in the evacuation of Russian citizens and their family members, as well as in the delivery of humanitarian cargoes from Russia to the Gaza Strip, and wished him success in the upcoming presidential election in Egypt these days," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Lastly, the Russian leader wished his Egyptian counterpart success in upcoming
presidential elections, which are set to take place on December 10-12.
According to the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) on Thursday, in total, over 11,700, including foreigners and injured Palestinians, have been evacuated to Egypt from the Gaza Strip via the Rafah checkpoint since the beginning of the entry of aid into the enclave.
"[SIS] Chairman Diaa Rashwan reiterated that Egypt is permanently opening the Rafah crossing for individuals and goods, and that any obstacles at the crossing come from the other Israeli side, explaining that since the beginning of the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, 3,313 trucks of food and relief supplies, fuel and household gas have been entered, and 682 injured people have been received, 11,067 Egyptians and foreign nationals were evacuated from the Strip," the center said in a statement.
The only way to enter Gaza from Egypt is through the border crossing at Rafah. Since November 1, foreign nationals have been permitted to exit the Gaza Strip through the checkpoint; nonetheless, there are occasionally some challenges with border crossings.
The Palestinian organization Hamas broke over the border on October 7 and unleashed a massive rocket attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip. Israel shut off Gaza's supply of food, gasoline, and water by ordering a total embargo and launching retaliatory assaults. Israel said that its objective when entering the Gaza Strip on October 27 was to destroy Hamas fighters and free the hostages.
A compromise involving
a brief ceasefire, the release of some prisoners and hostages, and the transfer of humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip was negotiated by Qatar on November 24. The cease-fire was repeatedly extended until ending last Friday.
