Egypt: Egypt strongly condemned the attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, which resulted in the killing and injury of several people. Egypt described the incidents as a dangerous escalation of violence targeting civilians and a blatant violation of international law.
According to State Information Service Egypt, in a statement on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Israeli settlement activities in the Palestinian territories are illegal and constitute a flagrant breach of international law. Egypt also condemned the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli authorities and the prevention of worshippers from accessing the holy site for several consecutive days.
The statement stressed that such actions represent a clear violation of the existing legal and historical status quo in Al Quds. The statement further reiterated Egypt's warning about the risks posed by these escalating policies and measures, emphasizing that they threaten security and stability across the region.