Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held phone talks Saturday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the rapid developments of the situation in the Palestinian territories and the escalation in the Gaza Strip. A statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that Shoukry and Bin Farhan are coordinating efforts to deal with the situation to prevent matters from slipping towards further escalation and restore calm. Shoukry reviewed the latest efforts that Egypt is making with all concerned parties to reach an immediate ceasefire and end the bloodshed. On Friday Shoukry also received a phone call from his Tunisian counterpart Othman Jerandi, during which they discussed efforts to end the Israeli offensive and clashes in Palestinian territories. The two ministers have coordinated in preparing for the Security Council session to be held on Sunday that will discuss a possible ceasefire and stop the clashes in the Gaza strip.

Source: Egypt Independent May 15, 2021 15:21 UTC