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Egypt backs Turkey’s UN call for arms embargo on Israel
6 November 2024 21:48 GMT
Egypt has joined a Turkey-led initiative, supported by dozens of nations, urging the UN to suspend arms deliveries to Israel.
In a statement on Tuesday, Egypt’s foreign ministry explained that this move is part of “international efforts to pressure Israel to cease its continuous violations of international law and international humanitarian law”.
The call also seeks to end “Israeli violations” against Palestinians and to protect civilians, the statement added.
Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, responded on Monday, accusing Turkey of “malice” after Ankara submitted a letter signed by 52 countries requesting the embargo.