Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed, with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the escalating developments and deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.

The Egyptian presidential spokesman said on Monday that the call between President Sisi and Guterres addressed the need to reach a halt to the escalation, protect civilians through immediate measures to prevent further deterioration in the humanitarian situation, and provide an opportunity for diplomatic efforts to contain the situation, restore calm, and revive the peace process.

He added that there was agreement between the President and the Secretary-General of the United Nations regarding the danger the crisis poses to peace and security in the region. President Sisi also stressed the need to work seriously to find a just solution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions issued in the same regard, while Egypt continues its efforts to provide support for any steps. Future prospects in this regard, in addition to the important role of the United Nations in coordination with active parties in the international community to contribute to this indispensable path, to achieve sustainable peace and security in the Middle East.