Palestinian and Egyptian Officials Urge De-escalation Amid West Bank Tensions
Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh held a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on March 16 to address the rising military escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The two officials focused on recent developments fueling regional instability, including the controversial Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank and expand settlement activity. Egypt reaffirmed its firm stance against these moves, which it views as illegal and provocative, and reiterated its support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Abdelatty stressed the urgent need for de-escalation and the prioritization of diplomatic engagement to prevent further violence.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Mar 2026 13:15
