DOHA, April 14, 2025 (WAFA) – Egypt and Qatar affirmed on Monday their continued efforts to stop the Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip and the necessity of achieving Palestinian national reconciliation.

This came in a joint statement following a meeting in Doha between Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency.

According to the statement, the two sides emphasized the centrality of the Palestinian cause, as it remains the foremost issue for the Arab world.

They affirmed their firm and supportive position on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them their right to establish their independent state on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with peace initiatives and relevant international resolutions.

They also affirmed their support for efforts to achieve Palestinian national reconciliation and the necessity of unifying the Palestinian ranks to ensure the activation of Palestinian state institutions and the fulfillment of the aspirations of the Palestinian people.

The two sides reiterated their full support for the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan.

They expressed their anticipation of holding an international conference on this matter, to be hosted by Cairo in cooperation with regional and international partners, to coordinate humanitarian and development efforts to ensure the improvement of the living conditions of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

The two sides expressed their deep concern over the continued escalation in the Gaza Strip and emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts to achieve an immediate and sustainable ceasefire.

They emphasized the importance of ensuring the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to civilians, supporting reconstruction efforts, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.

A.D./T.R.