Egypt holds Israel responsible for ‘violating’ UN resolution

ANKARA (AA) – Egypt has warned of the humanitarian and security repercussions of the Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip, and held Tel Aviv responsible for violating the UN resolution which called for a humanitarian cease-fire.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the ground invasion would increase the number of casualties, and renewed its call for Israel to facilitate procedures for safe, complete and sustainable access for humanitarian and relief aid to the Gaza Strip.

It warned that failure to immediately address the demands for a humanitarian truce and facilitating the access of aid to the Gaza Strip will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe, and destabilize regional security and stability of the region.

Gaza has been under relentless Israeli airstrikes since October 7.

Israel responded to Hamas’ Operation Al Aqsa Flood with a disproportionately aggressive campaign of air raids, which intensified Friday night along with ground activities amid a complete blackout of telecommunications and internet networks.

At least 7,703 Palestinians, including 3,595 children, have been killed in the Israeli attacks.

Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are also grappling with shortages of food, water, and medicine due to Israel’s blockade of the enclave. Only a few aid trucks have crossed into Gaza since the opening of the Rafah crossing point last weekend.

The UN General Assembly approved a resolution calling for a humanitarian truce, but Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen called it “despicable” and rejected it.