CAIRO – 7 August 2024: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed Egypt's strenuous efforts and intensive communication with involved parties to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, contain regional escalation, and prevent an all-out war. Iranian retaliation on horizonIsrael is on alert for potential retaliatory actions from Iran following the Israeli forces’ assassination of prominent Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. Both Hezbollah and Hamas have also pledged to avenge Haniyeh's killing, heightening fears of a potential regional conflict. Several major airlines, including United, Delta, and Lufthansa, have suspended flights to and from Israel due to concerns about the escalating security situation. The growing tensions across the region come while the Israeli war in Gaza has continued for 10 months.

Source: Egypt Today August 07, 2024 11:58 UTC