Egypt on Thursday welcomed what it described as a growing international shift against Israel's military operations in Gaza, citing recent statements by Western leaders and steps by the European Union as signs of a changing tide in global opinion. In a statement, Egypt's foreign ministry said it supported the "notable development" in positions taken by key international actors, particularly increasing rejection of Israel's "blatant violations" and "disproportionate use of force" against civilians in the besieged Palestinian territory. The ministry highlighted the joint statement issued this week by the leaders of France, the UK and Canada, as well as a European Parliament resolution calling for a review of Israel's compliance with human rights clauses under its trade agreement with the EU. It also cited steps toward coordinated recognition of Palestinian statehood as a "positive signal." "These are overdue yet essential moves toward correcting a decades-long injustice," Egypt said, calling on more countries to join what it described as a necessary international realignment to end the war and uphold international law. The statement reiterated Egypt's support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and emphasised that the two-state solution remains the only viable path toward sustainable peace and regional stability. Egypt, which has played a key role in ceasefire talks and humanitarian mediation since the conflict erupted, said it will continue working with regional and global partners to push for an end to hostilities and a political resolution that addresses the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
