Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Yemeni Armed Forces: We reiterate our warning to companies dealing with ports in occupied Palestine that their vessels and crews will be targeted anywhere.
Yemeni Armed Forces: We reaffirm our commitment to preventing Israeli maritime activity in both the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
Yemeni Armed Forces: This naval military operation was carried out in support of the oppressed Palestinian people and in solidarity with their heroic resistance fighters.
Yemeni Armed Forces: The vessel was targeted after it ignored calls and warnings issued by the Yemeni naval forces.
Yemeni Armed Forces: We targeted the vessel ETERNITY C as it was heading to the occupied port of Umm al-Rashrash using a drone boat and six cruise missiles.
Israeli drones conduct an airstrike on Saboura and Yafour in the Damascus countryside, Syria.
Al-Qassam Brigades: We targeted an Israeli army D9 bulldozer with a Shawaaz explosive device in a resistance operation in the Ma'an area, south of Khan Younis, on June 24
Sources to Al Mayadeen: Syrian army and police forces will only be permitted to carry light weapons in the buffer zones
Sources to Al Mayadeen: All heavy weapons will be evacuated from Syrian army barracks in the south of the country
Sources to Al Mayadeen: Three buffer zones will soon be established in southern Syria: Daraa, Quneitra, and Sweida

El-Sisi warns of conflict escalation, urges global push for stability

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 Jan 2025 18:42
3 Min Read

Touching on Egypt's heavy burden in hosting over 9 million foreigners displaced by wars in the Middle East, El-Sisi called on the EU to strengthen its support for Cairo's efforts to maintain regional stability.

Listen
  • x
  • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaks at BRICS Summit extended format session in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Alexander Nemenov, Pool Photo via AP)
    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaks at BRICS Summit extended format session in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP)

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued a stern warning on Thursday regarding the "continuation or escalation of conflict in the region," cautioning that it could evolve into a full-scale war.

Speaking during a phone call on Thursday with European Council President António Costa, El-Sisi stressed the urgent need for international efforts, including from the European Union, to broker an agreement that ends the war on Gaza, enforces a ceasefire in Lebanon, and paves the way for regional stability.

The Egyptian leader stated that Egypt "categorically rejects any attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause or forcibly displace Palestinians." He reiterated Egypt's steadfast stance in support of Palestinian rights and warned against actions that could exacerbate tensions in the region.

Presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy noted that El-Sisi also discussed Egypt's position on Syria, stressing the importance of preserving Syria's territorial integrity, ensuring the safety of its people, and initiating an inclusive political process that represents all segments of Syrian society.

Read more: El-Sisi calls for increased de-escalation efforts in the Middle East

Touching on Egypt's heavy burden in hosting over 9 million foreigners displaced by wars in the Middle East, El-Sisi called on the EU to strengthen its support for Cairo's efforts to maintain regional stability. He reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration to address the consequences of crises in the region.

Related News

Syria's al-Sharaa met Israeli security official in UAE: Exclusive

Saudi-Israeli normalization deal hinges on Syria: Israeli media

European Council President António Costa praised Egypt's pivotal role as a stabilizing force in the Middle East, describing El-Sisi as "a cornerstone of regional stability." Costa reaffirmed the EU's commitment to intensifying consultations with Egypt and supporting its efforts to maintain peace and stability during this sensitive period.

Cairo opposes

Since the start of the war on Gaza, Egypt has taken on an active role in mediating a potential prisoner exchange deal between Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas and "Israel" to bring the conflict to an end and secure the release of the remaining captives.

However, following the assassination of key Palestinian Resistance figures and "Israel's" refusal to compromise on certain terms, efforts to mediate an exchange deal have encountered significant obstacles.

Recent negotiations have seen "Israel" express a desire to establish a military presence along the Philadelphi Corridor—a 14-kilometer buffer zone on the Gaza-Egypt border—citing concerns over alleged arms smuggling into Gaza.

Egypt has firmly rejected this proposal, stressing its commitment to maintaining sovereignty and stability in the region.

Last month, during a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's stance, stating that the country "rejects the Israeli military presence on the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing and the Philadelphi Corridor, and the obstruction of humanitarian aid."

Read more: Hamas official responds to Mossad chief about Philadelphi: Exclusive

  • Syria
  • Antonio Costa
  • Egypt
  • Lebanon
  • Gaza
  • Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Most Read

Syria demands 1/3 of Golan, Lebanese areas for 'Israel' peace deal

Syria demands 1/3 of Golan, Lebanese areas for 'Israel' normalization

  • MENA
  • 4 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Al-Qassam hits IOF groupings in Khan Younis; ‘tough incident’ reported

3 Israeli soldiers killed by Resistance gunfire in south, north Gaza

  • Palestine
  • 4 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Big beautiful bill's ugly reality for American healthcare
US & Canada

'Big beautiful bill's' ugly reality for American healthcare

Ukrainian Forces struggle to hold Eastern front lines: NYT
Europe

Ukrainian forces struggle to hold eastern frontlines: NYT

Plan proposes transit camps for Gazans ahead of possible relocation
US & Canada

GHF proposed 'transit areas' plan prior to Gaza residents 'relocation'

Lavrov: IAEA will be held accountable for pre-strike Iran assessments
Europe

IAEA to be held accountable for pre-strike Iran assessments: Lavrov

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS