Saudi, Egyptian Officials Discuss Gaza Cooperation and Ceasefire

Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers met to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordinate responses to regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip. In parallel, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, ensure humanitarian aid delivery, and developments in the West Bank. Both leaders reaffirmed their opposition to any displacement of Palestinians and stressed the need for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The talks also addressed concerns about continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, the high civilian death toll, and allegations that Israel is altering the region’s demographics—claims which Israel denies. Additionally, El-Sisi expressed Egypt's support for Jordan's security in light of recent arrests linked to alleged security threats. These discussions underscore regional efforts to coordinate diplomatic and humanitarian responses amid ongoing conflict.