North Africa: Egypt Voices Deep Concern Over Israeli Plans to Expand Gaza Offensive

Egypt has expressed its deep concern over the Israeli government’s implementation of a military plan aimed at seizing control of cities in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement issued on Thursday 21/8/2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration described the move as a fresh attempt to entrench Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

Egypt strongly condemned Israel’s escalatory policies, including its…