Iraqi PM, Egyptian President discuss developments in Palestine
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, on a phone call. Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, discussed on Saturday the latest developments in Palestine in a phone call with the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
The two sides stressed the importance of maintaining a unified stance towards the Palestinian people and defending their sacred sites, security and legitimate rights, which were violated by the Israeli occupation forces.
Both leaders emphasized the need to urgently take action to avoid violence, which will affect the whole region.
Al-Sudani and El-Sisi also highlighted the necessity that the international community stop racist policies and work to preserve the right of the Palestinian people to live in their country.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise and unprecedented attack on Israel on Saturday.
Hamas fighters took several Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said that more than 200 Israelis have been killed in the attack.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health mentioned that at least 256 people in Gaza were killed in the retaliatory Israeli strikes.