Egypt president calls for independent Palestinian state to ensure regional peace
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reiterated the necessity of an independent Palestinian state to achieve long-term stability in the Middle East, according to Euronews.
By Europa Express7 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CETUpdated 7 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Egypt president calls for independent Palestinian state to ensure regional peace
Strategic Context: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reiterated the necessity of an independent Palestinian state to achieve long-term stability in the Middle East, according to Euronews.
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During the inauguration of the new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon, President al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo's position on the regional conflict. He stated that a lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be secured without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
The remarks were delivered as part of the formal opening of the nation's new military centre. Euronews reported that the president used the event to renew Egypt's long-standing diplomatic call for a sovereign Palestine as a prerequisite for regional security.