Egypt and Jordan on Saturday called for the deployment of an international stability force in the Gaza Strip and the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee to manage the territory under the framework of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan. In a telephone call between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, the two ministers emphasised the necessity of adhering to the ceasefire and implementing its terms in full. The discussion coincided with Abdelatty’s departure to Jeddah on Saturday to participate in an extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. During their talks, Abdelatty and Safadi expressed their “complete rejection” of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Regarding Lebanon, the diplomats called for an immediate end to Israeli attacks and reaffirmed their support for Lebanese sovereignty and national institutions.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 10, 2026 17:07 UTC