He emphasized the serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza, citing the loss of over 10,000 civilian lives, including children, and the displacement of two million Palestinians due to Israeli bombardment.
Shoukry criticized the international community's silence on these violations, which he stated goes beyond legitimate self-defense, and called for accountability for war crimes committed by both Israel and Hamas. He highlighted the inadequacy of humanitarian aid to Gaza, noting that Egypt's contribution alone exceeds total international aid.
Furthermore, Shoukry reiterated Egypt's call for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire, condemning the forced displacement of Gazans. He stressed that resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict requires adherence to a two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions. The conference underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire, with international organizations advocating for immediate humanitarian relief.