Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated on Monday that Egypt is clear in its rejection of Israeli presence at the Rafah border crossing between the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip.
Shoukry, speaking at a press conference with his Spanish counterpart in Madrid, added that it would be difficult for the Rafah crossing to continue operating without Palestinian administration, according to Reuters.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister affirmed that “the current proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza is worthy of acceptance,” noting that Hamas has welcomed Biden’s proposal and “we are now awaiting Israel’s response.”
Shoukry emphasized the importance of respecting the decisions of the International Court of Justice regarding Gaza and maintaining the framework of multilateral international action.
US President Joe Biden announced a three-stage plan to cease fire in Gaza, exchange detainees and prisoners, and withdraw Israeli forces from the territory. Hamas expressed its welcome for the US President’s plan.
