
Sisi says Trump capable of ending Gaza war
"Trump is the one capable of stopping the war, bringing in aid, and ending this suffering," el-Sisi said.
Addressing Trump directly, he added: "I make a special appeal to you — please exert all efforts to stop the war and allow aid in. I believe the time has come to end this war."
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