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Iran launches dozens of missiles, Israel says some interceptedDozens reported dead as Tehran apartment block hitIsraeli defence minister warns that 'Tehran will burn'Israel says it has attacked more than 150 targetsIran has not yet flatly turned down Sunday talks with US in Oman Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes on Saturday, the day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive against Iran, killing commanders and scientists and bombing nuclear sites.In Tehran, Iranian state TV reported that around 60 people, including 20 children, had been killed in an attack on a housing complex, with more strikes reported across the country. Israel said it had attacked more than 150 targets.In Israel, air raid sirens sent residents into shelters as waves of missiles streaked across the sky and interceptors rose to meet them. At least three people were killed overnight. An Israeli official said Iran had fired around 200 ballistic missiles in four waves.US President Donald Trump has lauded Israel's strikes and warned of much worse to come unless Iran quickly accepts the sharp downgrading of its nuclear programme that the US has demanded in talks that had been due to resume on Sunday.But with Israel saying its operation could last weeks, and urging Iran's people to rise up against their Islamic clerical rulers, fears have grown of a regional conflagration dragging in outside powers.The United States, Israel's main ally, helped shoot down Iranian missiles, two US officials said."If (Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front, Tehran will burn," Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said.Iran had vowed to avenge Friday's Israeli onslaught, which gutted Iran's nuclear and military leadership and damaged atomic plants and military bases.Tehran warned Israel's allies that their regional military bases would come under fire too if they help shoot down Iranian missiles, Iranian state television reported.Iranian general and parliament member Esmail Kosari said the country was seriously reviewing whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, the outlet for oil shipped from the Gulf.Iran's overnight fusillade included hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones, an Israeli official said.Three people, including a man and a woman, were killed and dozens wounded, the ambulance service said.In Rishon LeZion, south of Tel Aviv, emergency services rescued a baby girl trapped in a house hit by a missile, police said. Video showed teams searching through the rubble of one home.In the western suburb of Ramat Gan, near Ben Gurion airport, Linda Grinfeld described her apartment being damaged: "We were sitting in the shelter, and then we heard such a boom. It was awful."The Israeli military said it had intercepted surface-to-surface Iranian missiles as well as drones, and that two rockets had been fired from Gaza.In Iran, Israel's two days of strikes destroyed residential apartment buildings, killing families and neighbours as apparent collateral damage in strikes targetting scientists and senior officials in their beds.Iran said 78 people were killed on the first day and scores more on the second day, including when a missile brought down a 14-storey apartment block in Tehran.State TV said 60 people were believed to have been killed there, though the figure was not officially confirmed. It broadcast pictures of the aftermath, with the collapsed building flattened into debris and the facade of several upper storeys lying sideways in the street, while slabs of concrete dangled from a neighbouring building."Smoke and dust were filling all the house and we couldn't breathe," 45-year-old Tehran resident Mohsen Salehi told Iranian news agency WANA after an overnight air strike woke his family.Fars News agency said two projectiles had hit Mehrabad airport, located inside the capital, which is both civilian and military.With Iran's air defences heavily damaged, Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar said "the road to Iran has been paved".In preparation for possible further escalation, reservists were being deployed across Israel.Army Radio reported units had been positioned along the Lebanese and Jordanian borders.Israel sees Iran's nuclear programme as a threat to its existence, and said the bombardment was designed to avert the last steps to production of a nuclear weapon.A military official on Saturday said Israel had caused significant damage to Iran's nuclear facilities at Natanz and Isfahan, but had not so far operated in another uranium enrichment site, Fordow.

Iranian Air Defense announced Friday evening that it had downed two Israeli warplanes and captured the pilot of one of them.The Air Defense said in a statement that it had captured one of the two pilots, a woman, after her plane was shot down. It considered the operation a "success" in its capabilities to confront Israeli attacks and "a confirmation of the armed forces' readiness to confront any threat targeting the country's sovereignty."The Israeli entity launched airstrikes on several sites and targets across Iran, particularly the capital, Tehran, during the day, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.

Iran retaliates for Israeli strikes on nuclear sitesTrump suggests nuclear deal still possibleIranian commanders killedUN Security Council to discuss conflictThe Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Friday evening the beginning of its response to the Israeli aggression by targeting the occupied territories with hundreds of various missiles, in an attack dubbed "True Promise 3."The IRGC said in a statement that it launched hundreds of various ballistic missiles at the occupied territories in response to the attack launched by the Israeli entity at dawn Friday against multiple sites inside Iranian territory, confirming that it targeted dozens of targets, military centres, and air bases of the entity in the occupied territories.In a related context, Israeli media outlets, citing officials, reported that the Iranian attack injured at least seven people and caused unprecedented destruction in the Greater Tel Aviv area.Iran had previously vowed a strong and decisive response to the aggression launched by the Israeli entity Friday against its territory, which resulted in the deaths of military leaders and civilians.Reuters reports: Explosions werer heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the country's two biggest cities, following Israel's biggest-ever military strike against Iran.Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as authorities urged the public to take shelter. Missiles were seen over Tel Aviv's skyline.The US military has helped shoot down Iranian missiles that were headed toward Israel, two US officials said Friday.In the Tel Aviv area, Israel's ambulance service said five people were treated for shrapnel injuries. Live footage of Tel Aviv showed what appeared to be a missile hitting an urban area. A critically injured woman was admitted to Beilinson Hospital in nearby Petah Tikva, a hospital spokesperson said.The unprecedented Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation raised concerns about a broader regional conflagration.Iran's state news agency IRNA said Tehran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel after Israel blasted Iran's huge Natanz underground nuclear site and killed its top military commanders.Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Israel of having initiated a war. A senior Iranian official said nowhere in Israel would be safe and revenge would be painful.Israel's operation "will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a TV address.Netanyahu said he authorised the air assault in an effort to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons. Israel and its Western allies have said this is Tehran's objective but Iran has denied it.Iran has long insisted its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes only. The UN nuclear watchdog concluded this week that it was in violation of its obligations under the global non-proliferation treaty.US President Donald Trump said it was not too late for Tehran to halt the Israeli bombing campaign by reaching a deal on its nuclear programme.Tehran had been engaged in talks with the Trump administration on a deal to curb its nuclear programme to replace one that Trump abandoned in 2018. Tehran had rejected the last US offer.Iranian media showed images of destroyed apartment blocks in Iran, and said nearly 80 civilians were killed in attacks that targeted nuclear scientists in their beds and wounded more than 300 people.Israel's military said it was striking Iranian missile and drone launching sites, and had struck another nuclear site in Isfahan.In a phone interview with Reuters, Trump said nuclear talks between Tehran and the US, scheduled for Sunday, were still on the agenda though he was not sure if they would take place."We knew everything," Trump said of the Israeli attack plans."I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out," Trump said. "They can still work out a deal, however, it’s not too late."Two regional sources said at least 20 Iranian military commanders were killed. Iran also said six of its top nuclear scientists had been killed.Among the generals killed Friday were the armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and the Revolutionary Guards chief, Hossein Salami.Major General Mohammad Pakpour, swiftly promoted to replace Salami as Guards commander, vowed retaliation in a letter to the Supreme Leader read on state television: "The gates of hell will open to the child-killing regime."The price of crude leaped on fears of wider retaliatory attacks across a major oil-producing region, although there were no reports that oil production or storage was damaged. Opec said the escalation did not justify any immediate changes to oil supply.Later Friday, Iranian media reported explosions on the northern and southern outskirts of Tehran and at Fordow, near the holy city of Qom, a second nuclear site that was spared in the first wave of attacks.

Israel says it hits Isfahan nuclear siteMissile fired from Yemen lands in HebronIsrael launched renewed attacks on Iran as evening fell on Friday, after its biggest ever attack against Iran blasted Iran's huge underground nuclear site at Natanz and wiped out its entire top echelon of military commanders.Iran said that in retaliation "the gates of hell will open", while Israel said the strikes were only the start of "Operation Rising Lion". US President Donald Trump said it was not too late for Tehran to halt the bombing campaign by reaching a deal on its nuclear programme.As evening fell on Friday, Iranian media reported explosions on the northern and southern outskirts of Tehran and at Fordow, near the holy city of Qom, a second nuclear site which had been spared in the first wave of attacks.Air defences were activated across Tehran and explosions could be heard in Isfahan.Israel's military said it was striking Iranian missile and drone launching sites, and had struck another nuclear site in Isfahan.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli campaign was aimed at defeating an existential threat from Iran, invoking the failure to halt the Holocaust in World War Two.Israel's operation "will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," he said in a TV address. "Generations from now, history will record our generation stood its ground, acted in time and secured our common future."Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel had "unleashed its wicked and bloody" hand, and would suffer "a bitter fate".In a phone interview with Reuters, Trump said it was not clear if Iran's nuclear programme had survived. He said nuclear talks between Tehran and the United States, scheduled for Sunday, were still on the agenda though he was not sure if they would take place."We knew everything," Trump said of the Israeli attack plans."I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out," Trump said. "They can still work out a deal, however, it's not too late."Earlier, Trump posted on Truth Social: "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left."Israel's National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said military action by itself would not destroy Iran's nuclear programme, but could "create the conditions for a long-term deal, led by the United States" to get rid of it.Two regional sources said at least 20 Iranian military commanders were killed, a stunning decapitation reminiscent of Israeli attacks that swiftly wiped out the leadership of Lebanon's once-feared Hezbollah last year. Iran also said six of its top nuclear scientists had been killed.Among the generals killed on Friday were the armed forces chief of staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and the Revolutionary Guards chief, Hossein Salami.Major General Mohammad Pakpour, swiftly promoted to replace Salami as Guards commander, vowed retaliation in a letter to the Supreme Leader read out on state television: "The gates of hell will open to the child-killing regime."Iranians described an atmosphere of fear and anger, with some people rushing to change money and others seeking a way out of the country to safety."People on my street rushed out of their homes in panic, we were all terrified," said Marziyeh, 39, who was awakened by a blast in Natanz.While some Iranians quietly hoped the attack would lead to changes in Iran's hardline clerical leadership, others vowed to rally behind the authorities."I will fight and die for our right to a nuclear programme. Israel and its ally America cannot take it away from us with these attacks," said Ali, a member of the pro-government Basij in Qom.Iranian media showed images of destroyed apartment blocks, and said nearly 80 civilians were killed in attacks that targeted nuclear scientists in their beds and wounded more than 300 people.Israel said a missile fired from Yemen - whose Houthi are one of the last remaining Iranian-aligned groups still able to fire at Israel - had landed in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent said three Palestinian children were wounded by shrapnel there.Israel said that Iran had launched around 100 drones towards Israeli territory on Friday, but Iran denied this and there were no reports of drones reaching Israeli targets.The United Nations Security Council was due to meet on Friday at Tehran's request. Iran said in a letter to the Council that it would respond decisively and proportionally to Israel's "unlawful" and "cowardly" acts.The price of crude leapt on fears of wider retaliatory attacks across a major oil-producing region, although there were no reports that oil production or storage was damaged. OPEC said the escalation did not justify any immediate changes to oil supply.An Israeli security source said Mossad commandos had been operating deep inside the Islamic Republic before the attack, and the Israeli spy agency and military had mounted a series of covert operations against Iran's strategic missile array.Israel also established an attack-drone base near Tehran, the source added. The military said it had bombarded Iran's air defences, destroying "dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers".Israeli officials said it may be some time before the extent of damage to the underground nuclear site at Natanz is clear, where Iran has refined uranium to levels Western countries have long said are suitable for a bomb rather than civilian use.Iran has long insisted its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes only. The UN nuclear watchdog concluded this week that it was in violation of its obligations under the global non-proliferation treaty.Tehran had been engaged in talks with the Trump administration on a deal to curb its nuclear programme to replace one that Trump abandoned in 2018. Tehran had rejected the last US offer.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Friday described Israel's attacks on Iran as a clear provocation and a blatant disregard for international law.In a press statement, Erdogan pointed out that the Israeli strikes come at a time when negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are intensifying and global pressure is mounting against Israel's actions in Gaza.He called on the international community to put an end to Israeli provocations that threaten both regional and global stability.Erdogan also criticized the Israeli occupation for escalating its destabilizing strategy in Gaza and now extending it to the wider region, specifically by targeting Iran. He warned that Israel had taken this strategy to a dangerous level.

The Sultanate of Oman has warned that the Israeli military aggression against Iranian territory risks derailing diplomatic efforts and undermining regional security and stability.In an official statement issued on Friday, Oman strongly condemned what it described as a brutal military aggression by Israel targeting the sovereign territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The attack, which struck key facilities and resulted in casualties, was characterized by Oman as a dangerous and reckless escalation and a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.The statement emphasized that such ongoing aggressive actions are unacceptable and threaten the foundations of stability in the region.Oman held Israel fully responsible for the escalation and its potential repercussions, urging the international community to take a clear and decisive stance to halt this dangerous trajectory. It warned that continued aggression threatens to eliminate the prospects for diplomatic solutions and further fuels instability across the region.Notably, Muscat has previously hosted multiple rounds of negotiations between Tehran and Washington. On Thursday, Oman announced it would host a new round of nuclear talks between the two sides.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah affirmed the Kingdom's firm rejection of the use of force and reiterated the importance of dialogue in resolving disputes.During a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday, Prince Faisal condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, describing it as a blatant act of aggression.He stressed that the Israeli escalation undermines ongoing efforts to reduce tensions and obstruct the path toward diplomatic solutions.

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Friday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar, Ali Salehabadi.During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation and explored ways to enhance and develop them. They also addressed the latest developments in the region.HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar's strong condemnation and deep denunciation of the Israeli attack on the Iranian territory, describing it as a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, and a clear breach of international law and established principles.

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has declared a maximum state of alert at Cairo International Airport and across all Egyptian airports in anticipation of potential emergency developments in regional air traffic, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.In a statement issued Friday, the Ministry affirmed that Egyptian airspace remains safe and fully operational, with all flight activities proceeding normally in accordance with the highest international air safety standards.The Ministry emphasized that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation around the clock through the main operations center at Cairo International Airport. It also confirmed ongoing coordination with civil aviation authorities in neighboring countries, some of which have temporarily closed their airspace due to the current crisis.The statement noted that Cairo International Airport received nine aircraft operated by foreign airlines for refueling, following the redirection of their flight paths due to airspace closures in the region. All aircraft departed promptly after receiving the necessary technical and logistical support.In a related development, EgyptAir announced the cancellation of three flights scheduled to Baghdad, Amman, and Beirut, pending the reopening of airspace in those destinations.

The Israeli occupation authorities imposed a full closure on the occupied West Bank on Friday, severely restricting the movement of Palestinian citizens. The move coincided with Israel's military strikes on Iran.According to the Palestinian news agency (WAFA), the occupation forces intensified military measures in and around the Qalqilya Governorate, shutting down the city's eastern entrance and the access points to nearby villages. A military checkpoint was also erected at the southern entrance, where citizens were prevented from traveling.In Bethlehem, all routes leading into the governorate were closed, in what appears to be part of an ongoing escalation by the occupation forces.In Jericho, Israeli forces sealed off the city's entrances and closed the Karameh border crossing in the eastern West Bank at dawn. Military checkpoints were deployed across key access points, including the southern checkpoint, the Yellow Gate near the crossing, and the Banana and Al-Hay'a checkpoints north of Jericho.The lockdown comes hours after Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian territory, resulting in multiple casualties, including senior military officials, scholars, and civilians.

Royal Jordanian Air Force jets and air defense systems intercepted several missiles and drones that entered Jordanian airspace on Friday morning, according to a senior military source from the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army.The interceptions were conducted following military assessments indicating that the projectiles were likely to fall within Jordanian territory, including populated areas, posing a potential threat to civilian safety, the source told the Jordan News Agency (Petra).The source underscored that the Jordan Armed Forces are operating around the clock to safeguard the country's borders by land, sea, and air and will not allow any violation of Jordanian airspace under any circumstances.

The State of Kuwait has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a blatant violation of all international laws and conventions, a serious breach of Iranian sovereignty, and a threat to regional security and stability.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait reiterated its call on the international community and the United Nations Security Council to fulfill their responsibilities in putting an end to such violations to safeguard the security and stability of the region.

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Israel's military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and expressed its deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on regional security and stability.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE emphasized the importance of exercising the utmost self-restraint and sound judgment to mitigate risks and prevent the further expansion of the conflict.The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE's stance that enhancing dialogue, adhering to international law, and respecting the sovereignty of states are fundamental to resolving the ongoing crises.

Jordan reaffirmed on Friday that it will not serve as a battleground for any conflict, announcing the temporary closure of its airspace as a precautionary measure amid rising regional tensions.In an official statement, the Kingdom strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on Iran, describing them as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of a United Nations member state and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.Jordan warned of the grave consequences of such escalatory actions, which it said threaten regional peace and stability and risk further exacerbating tensions.Minister of Government Communication and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani emphasized that Jordan has not allowed, and will not allow, any violation of its airspace. He reiterated the Kingdom's firm stance that it will not be drawn into regional conflicts."Jordan's national security is a red line," Momani stated. "The Kingdom will not tolerate any attempt to compromise its security or the safety of its citizens."He also urged the international community to act swiftly and exert pressure to restore calm and prevent a wider escalation.As part of its precautionary response, the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) announced the temporary closure of Jordanian airspace.CARC Chief Commissioner Haitham Misto said the decision was made in accordance with international civil aviation standards and safety protocols, prioritizing the protection of civilian flights and passenger safety.He added that the closure is a precautionary measure in response to the military developments in the region and will remain under continuous evaluation.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed a "severe punishment" in response to Israeli airstrikes that he described as a "heinous crime" against the Iranian people and leadership.In a statement to the nation published by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Khamenei condemned the attacks, stating that the blood-stained hand of the Israeli entity has struck residential areas. "This crime exposes the evil nature of the Israeli regime. The Iranian military will not let it go unanswered," he stressed.The Supreme Leader confirmed that several senior military officials and scientists were killed in the strikes, but said their deputies and colleagues would immediately resume their duties.He concluded by affirming that the Israeli entity, by committing this crime, has prepared a bitter and painful fate for itself, and it will undoubtedly face it.Separately, Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi confirmed that Iran's military will deliver a strong and decisive response."Iran's response to this aggression is certain. The enemy will pay a heavy price," Shekarchi said in a statement.He added that multiple commanders had been killed and residential areas were bombed, stressing that Iranian forces were on high alert and fully prepared to respond.

Iranian state media reported on Friday morning that Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes targeting the Iranian capital, Tehran.According to the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the Israeli strikes also resulted in the deaths of several senior Iranian officials, includingMajor General Gholam Ali Rashid, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Army, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, President of Islamic Azad University, Fereydoon Abbasi, prominent nuclear physicist and former head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.A senior Iranian source told IRNA that the government is currently finalizing plans for a "decisive response" to the Israeli attacks."Iran's response to these strikes will be resolute," the source was quoted as saying.This development comes amid heightened tensions following reports of an Israeli preemptive strike on Iranian targets, and expectations of retaliatory action. Iranian authorities have yet to officially release detailed statements regarding the full extent of the damage or confirm broader military intentions.

Loud explosions rocked the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday night, as Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced the declaration of a "special situation" across the country in response to escalating tensions with Iran.Iran's semi-official 'Nour News' agency reported that multiple powerful blasts were heard in Tehran, particularly in the Shahid Mahallati district in the northeastern part of the city. The agency added that Iranian air defense systems were actively responding at the time of the explosions, though no additional official details were immediately released.At the same time, The Times of Israel reported that Israel had launched a military operation against Iran. In a breaking news update, the newspaper stated that air raid sirens had been activated across several regions in Israel without prior warning. As a result, the Israeli authorities declared a "special situation" on the home front -- a legal status that expands the powers of security and emergency services in times of national crisis.Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed that Israeli had carried out a preemptive strike on Iranian targets. He further warned that retaliatory response involving missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Iran is expected in the near future.

Twenty-nine Palestinians were killed, most of them at aid distribution points, and dozens were injured in the Israeli occupation forces' bombardment of several areas in the Gaza Strip since dawn on Thursday.Medical sources said that two citizens were killed in an Israeli bombardment that targeted the Batn Al Sameen area, south of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. A woman and her child were also killed in a bombardment that targeted the town of Abasan Al Kabira, east of the city. Three others were killed in a bombardment that targeted the tents of displaced people in Mawasi Al Qarara, west of the city, and two others were killed by Israeli occupation forces' fire in the same area.The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 55,207 martyrs, in addition to 127,821 wounded.The US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) accused Palestinian resistance group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staff to a distribution site on Wednesday, saying at least eight people were killed.Hamas declined to comment on the shootings.GHF said it handed out 2.6 mn meals on Thursday.

The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday announced that it will host the sixth round of Iran-US talks on the Iranian nuclear program.Omani Foreign Minister, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi said in statements that the sixth round will be held in the capital, Muscat, on Sunday. He explained that these talks come within the framework of efforts aimed at reaching an agreement between the Iranian and American sides and bringing their views closer together.Muscat has previously hosted several rounds of negotiations between Tehran and Washington, but the last round between the two sides was held in Rome.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, discussed over the phone Thursday joint efforts of Egypt, the United States, and the State of Qatar to swiftly reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and ensure full access to humanitarian aid in order to alleviate the suffering of civilians in the Strip.During the call, Abdelatty emphasized the need to reach a permanent and comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that meets the aspirations of the peoples of the region for sustainable peace, security, and stability. He also emphasized the importance of continuing the existing negotiating process, as it represents a significant opportunity to achieve calm, avoid escalation, and prevent the region from sliding into further instability.