Cairo summit calls for immediate return to ceasefire in Gaza
During the tripartite summit held in Cairo on Monday, the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France called for an immediate return to the ceasefire in Gaza.
"An immediate return to the ceasefire to protect Palestinians, ensure their immediate and full receipt of emergency humanitarian assistance, and implement the ceasefire agreement signed on January 19," called the leaders of Egypt, France, and Jordan in a joint statement - followed up by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.
The leaders emphasized that "the protection of civilians and humanitarian aid workers, as well as ensuring the full delivery of aid, are obligations that must be fulfilled under international law and international humanitarian law."
The three leaders expressed "their grave concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the West Bank and East Al-Quds," calling for "an end to all unilateral measures that undermine the possibility of achieving a two-state solution and increase tensions."
They also emphasized "the need to respect the historical status quo of the holy sites in Al-Quds," expressing their "rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land and any attempt to annex Palestinian territories."
The leaders called for "international support for the Gaza Reconstruction Plan, adopted by the Arab Summit held in Cairo on March 4 and adopted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on March 7." They discussed mechanisms for its effective implementation of security and governance."
They emphasized that "governance and the maintenance of order and security in Gaza, as well as in all Palestinian territories, must be exclusively under the umbrella of an empowered Palestinian National Authority, with strong regional and international support."
They also expressed their "readiness to assist in this regard in coordination with partners."
The leaders reiterated the "need to thicken these efforts at the June conference, to be co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia," expressing their "support for the Gaza Reconstruction Conference to be held in Cairo shortly."
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