2024-08-08 20:50:04
Diplomatic pressure to prevent further escalation in the Middle East is intensifying as the aggression against the Gaza Strip continues, while Israel enters a state of stress and waiting into the early hours in anticipation of any possible response from Iran or Hezbollah. Expressing concern about the escalation and its impact, but emphasizing the immediate priority of stopping the war in Gaza.
Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Maral led the UAE delegation to participate in the special open-ended meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministerial Executive Committee held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at the request of Palestine and Iran. Jeddah. The meeting discussed developments in the region and the current escalation of tensions. In his speech, Al Maral stated that the UAE is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the situation and its impact on the security and stability of the region, emphasizing that the UAE believes that strengthening dialogue, complying with international law and respecting national sovereignty are ideal options to lay the foundation for resolving the current crisis. Base.
He also pointed out that the UAE’s firm stance rejecting all forms and manifestations of violence and political assassination, emphasizing escalation and unconsidered actions and reactions without the slightest regard for the laws governing relations and sovereignty of the countries, complicates the situation and exacerbates instability. risks, emphasizing the need to resolve disputes through diplomatic means rather than the language of confrontation and escalation.
In turn, Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the country, said yesterday Thursday on the “X” platform that “no voice of reason can do anything but confirm the priority of immediately stopping the war in Gaza and ending the cycle” Gargash Gash stressed that “there is no alternative but to guarantee the true path of the Palestinian people.”
Egypt stressed the need to end the war in the Gaza Strip, exchange detainees, implement humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, and promote a political path based on a two-state solution to restore security and stability in the Middle East.
This position was taken during a phone call yesterday (Thursday) between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who discussed the international and regional situation.
The Egyptian Presidential Palace issued a statement saying that Sisi elaborated on Egypt’s vision for how to restore security and stability in the Middle East, which is going through a dangerous phase of continued escalation. He also reviewed the latest developments in Egypt’s efforts to end the war in Gaza and exchange detainees.
Sisi stressed the importance of providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, alleviating their suffering and advancing a political path based on a two-state solution.
In Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed during a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani that the two countries seek to strengthen their agenda given the high level of tensions. In efforts to bring lasting peace and tranquility to the situation in the region and the efforts of various countries to calm the situation, especially since Qatar is one of the mediating countries between Hamas and Israel.
In light of the tensions between Iran and Israel, Erdogan and Sheikh Tamim called on the international community to prevent an escalation in the Middle East. Erdogan said that Israel is trying to aggravate regional tensions through attacks on Palestinian territories and Lebanon, and the international community must take effective measures to stop Israel’s increasingly aggressive behavior in recent days.
Yesterday, Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to avoid escalation in the Middle East.
The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Meloni stressed “the need to prevent the expansion of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, including Lebanon,” during the phone call and urged the Iranian president to avoid further escalation and reopen the path to dialogue.
In Israel, rumors are spreading daily about how Iran and Hezbollah might react to the assassinations of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh and the party’s senior leader, Fuad Shook.
Israel has been anticipating retaliation for more than a week. According to Hebrew media reports, Tel Aviv believes that Hezbollah will attack Israel before Iran and launch a “coordinated attack” as the “worst case”, but expectations of its occurrence are low.
The U.S. State Department said yesterday that “an escalation by Iran, if it occurred, would have a negative impact on efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.” She added, “We will continue to engage to prevent escalation that would be detrimental to either party.” ”
Earlier on Thursday, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced the arrival of F-22 Raptor aircraft in the region as part of U.S. reinforcements to counter the threat. (mechanism)
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