New York:Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, speaking on behalf of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, expressed Egypt's rejection of Israeli efforts to annex occupied Palestinian territories and displace Palestinians at a summit on Palestine and the two-state solution in New York. The summit, co-chaired by the UK, France, and Canada, was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

According to Anadolu Agency, Madbouly emphasized that peace in the Middle East can only be achieved through a political settlement that ends the occupation. He advocated for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Madbouly noted the challenges facing the two-state solution, including Israeli settlement expansion and increasing settler violence in the occupied West Bank. He welcomed international measures to confront illegal settlement activities and stressed the importance of supporting the Palestinian Authority in maintaining territorial and institutional unity.

Regarding Gaza, Madbouly called for the full implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan, adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and respect for the ceasefire. He urged for an Israeli withdrawal, the restriction of weapons to authorized bodies, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.

He also highlighted the need for reconstruction efforts and enabling the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to operate. Despite Hamas accepting a roadmap for the ceasefire, Israel has not agreed to the deployment of an international force or allowed the National Committee to enter Gaza.

Madbouly assured that Egypt would continue collaborating with various partners to protect the two-state solution and achieve peace in the region. The UN General Assembly session began earlier this month, with its high-level segment and general debate scheduled to continue through September 28.