Israeli armed forces and tanks are seen in Israel's border with Gaza on Dec. 27, 2023. Gaza-based Health Ministry updated on Wednesday that prolonged Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21,110 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000 others since Oct. 7, when Gaza-ruling Hamas launched a massive attack into Israel that left 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken as hostages. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)
CAIRO, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting King Abdullah II of Jordan here on Wednesday on the Gaza conflict, during which they reiterated the call for an immediate ceasefire in the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.
During the meeting, the two state leaders agreed that the international community needs to push for an immediate ceasefire and facilitate the entry of more aid in a speedier manner to "make a real difference" in Gaza, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
The two leaders affirmed their complete rejection of "all attempts to liquidate the Palestinian issue, displace the Palestinians from their lands or force their internal displacement," according to the statement.
They also warned against the risks of an expanding conflict that could destabilize regional security and stability.
Gaza-based Health Ministry updated earlier in the day that prolonged Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21,110 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000 others since Oct. 7, when Gaza-ruling Hamas launched a massive attack into Israel that left 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken as hostages.
Egypt and Jordan have sent humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave through border crossings, most of which was delivered via Egypt's Rafah crossing, a lifeline to Gaza since Oct. 21. ■
Israeli armed forces and tanks are seen in Israel's border with Gaza on Dec. 27, 2023. Gaza-based Health Ministry updated on Wednesday that prolonged Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21,110 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000 others since Oct. 7, when Gaza-ruling Hamas launched a massive attack into Israel that left 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken as hostages. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)
Israeli armed forces and tanks are seen in Israel's border with Gaza on Dec. 27, 2023. Gaza-based Health Ministry updated on Wednesday that prolonged Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21,110 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000 others since Oct. 7, when Gaza-ruling Hamas launched a massive attack into Israel that left 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken as hostages. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)
Israeli armed forces and tanks are seen in Israel's border with Gaza on Dec. 27, 2023. Gaza-based Health Ministry updated on Wednesday that prolonged Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21,110 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000 others since Oct. 7, when Gaza-ruling Hamas launched a massive attack into Israel that left 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken as hostages. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)
Israeli armed forces and tanks are seen in Israel's border with Gaza on Dec. 27, 2023. Gaza-based Health Ministry updated on Wednesday that prolonged Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 21,110 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000 others since Oct. 7, when Gaza-ruling Hamas launched a massive attack into Israel that left 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken as hostages. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)
