New york: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned on Saturday that Israel's war on Gaza has pushed the Middle East to "the brink of explosion" and put the credibility of the international system at risk. "The Middle East stands on the brink of explosion. All the elements of peace, security and stability are absent, and there is no respect for international legitimacy," the Egyptian top diplomat said in a speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to Kuwait News Agency, Abdelatty emphasized that Israel cannot enjoy security while denying it to others, and that stability in the region is unattainable without the establishment of a Palestinian state. He critiqued the United Nations, stating that eighty years after its founding, the organization bears little resemblance to its original ideals. Abdelatty expressed concern over the erosion of the multilateral system, the commission of crimes in full view of the world, and the passive role of the international c ommunity. He described the Middle East as lacking peace and security, accusing Israel's actions of causing destruction and hardship to Palestinians. Abdelatty condemned the practices against Palestinians, who he said are enduring destruction and displacement. He declared that Egypt will not partake in any forced displacement of Palestinians, reiterating Egypt's commitment to peace and rejection of a "new Nakba." Abdelatty outlined Egypt's vision for peace, reminding the assembly that Cairo had been pivotal in laying the foundations for peace in the Middle East. He warned that these foundations are currently at risk. He also criticized Israeli violations of Syrian and Lebanese sovereignty and warned that the region and the world are at a "decisive crossroads." The foreign minister urged a return to rationality and respect for international law, warning that reliance on brute force is a path to disaster. He cautioned against the use of power to impose order, citing historical examples of such approaches endi ng in catastrophe. Abdelatty praised US President Donald Trump's commitment to working with regional leaders to end the conflict in Gaza, expressing Egypt's readiness to support efforts to restore stability. He stated that Egypt will continue coordinating with Qatar and the US to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need. On the situation in Libya, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for maintaining state institutions and eliminating foreign fighters. He also accused Ethiopia of violating international law concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, asserting that Egypt will not compromise its rights to the Nile River, as guaranteed by the UN Charter and international law.
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