Vice President, Egyptian FM discuss developments in occupied Palestinian territories
Key Takeaways
- Phone call between Hussein Al-Sheikh and Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty.
- They discussed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- They discussed regional developments in light of the region's evolving circumstances.
Meeting participants and scope
Hussein Al-Sheikh is Vice President and Vice Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee.
“RAMALLAH, March 16, 2026 (WAFA) – A phone call took place between Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as regional developments in light of the current military escalation”
He spoke with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, in a phone call to discuss developments in the occupied Palestinian territories and the regional implications of the current military escalation.
West Bank actions and Al-Aqsa stance
Egypt expressed unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and condemned the annexation of parts of the West Bank and the expansion of settlement activities.
It described these measures as a clear violation of international law and UN resolutions that undermine the prospects for achieving a two-state solution, and denounced the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslim worshippers while rejecting changes to the status quo of holy sites in East Jerusalem.
“RAMALLAH, March 16, 2026 (WAFA) – A phone call took place between Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as regional developments in light of the current military escalation”
Gaza governance and ceasefire
Abdel-Aati emphasized the importance of expediting the process of enabling the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to assume its responsibilities from within the Strip.
“RAMALLAH, March 16, 2026 (WAFA) – A phone call took place between Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as regional developments in light of the current military escalation”
This is a crucial step in managing the transitional phase and consolidating the ceasefire, leading to the Palestinian National Authority assuming its full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Humanitarian aid and diplomacy
Abdel-Aati stressed the importance of supporting early recovery and reconstruction efforts, as well as improving the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
He urged de-escalation and efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading, calling for prioritized diplomatic solutions and strengthened regional and international efforts to contain the situation and maintain regional peace and security.
“RAMALLAH, March 16, 2026 (WAFA) – A phone call took place between Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as regional developments in light of the current military escalation”
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