Sources revealed that the Egyptian authorities issued a decision to prevent Palestinians coming from Syria and 4 Arab countries from entering Egypt.

The sources revealed to Al Arabiya.net that the authorities have taken a decision to prevent Palestinians coming from Syria, Sudan, Libya, Iraq and Yemen from entering Egypt until further notice.

A few days ago, the Egyptian authorities took a similar decision, deciding to stop the entry of Syrians holding European, American and Canadian residency into the country without obtaining security approval.

The sources explained to Al Arabiya.net that the decision included stopping the entry of Syrians holding Schengen visas to Egypt, and also included preventing the entry of Syrians, whether they are the husband or wife of an Egyptian man or woman, without security approval.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced Egypt's support for the Syrian state, respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and strengthening coordination between regional and international actors with the aim of supporting Syria.

Egypt also renewed its support for the efforts of the Syrian people to rebuild their country and its institutions through a comprehensive political process led by Syria in which all components of the Syrian people participate and guarantee their rights.