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Egypt launches diplomatic engagement ahead of Doha summit
Egypt has announced a series of intensive diplomatic contacts with Arab, Islamic and regional officials ahead of the emergency summit that Qatar hosts on Monday over the Israeli attack on Doha.
According to a statement, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions with Faisal bin Farhan, Hakan Fidan, and Ishaq Dar, his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, respectively.
The calls were held “in light of rapidly evolving regional developments and as part of joint coordination with regional states ahead of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha”, the Foreign Ministry said.
The officials exchanged views on “ways to address serious political and security challenges facing the region and the repercussions of recent events”.
They also emphasised the importance of continuing political, diplomatic and economic coordination to strengthen security and stability in Arab and Islamic countries.
The ministry underlined the need for “solidarity among Arab and Islamic nations at this critical juncture”, and the necessity of coordinating positions to protect regional interests and ensure security.
Thousands rally in Germany in solidarity with Gaza
At least 12,000 people gathered in central Berlin to demonstrate under the banner “Stop the genocide in Gaza”. Organisers estimated the crowd at about 20,000. The event proceeded largely without incident.
German lawmaker Sahra Wagenknecht, who leads the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, co-organised the demonstration. Many people carried flags with the peace dove. Palestinian flags were also waved, and some chanted, “Free Palestine.”
People carried posters demanding peace and negotiations instead of arms deliveries.
Leader of Germany’s Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, Sahra Wagenknecht, speaks during the protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
