{"id":412487,"date":"2026-04-27T01:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/412487\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T01:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:30:13","slug":"el-sisi-warns-middle-east-faces-attempts-to-redraw-map-calls-for-gulf-role-in-any-iran-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/412487\/","title":{"rendered":"El-Sisi warns Middle East faces \u2018attempts to redraw map\u2019, calls for Gulf role in any Iran deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n         Published on<br \/>\n            26\/04\/2026 &#8211; 18:59 GMT+2\n            <\/p>\n<p>Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Saturday that the Middle East is facing \u201cdeliberate attempts\u201d to reshape its map under extremist ideological pretexts, and warned of mounting instability across the region.<\/p>\n<p>          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n          ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n          ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran war and its wider regional impact.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a televised address marking Sinai Liberation Day, he stressed the need to respect state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and said he rejected efforts to fragment countries or seize their resources.<\/p>\n<p>He said political solutions and negotiations remain the only path to stability, and urged cooperation and reconstruction instead of continued conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Iran tensions and Gulf security<\/p>\n<p>A day earlier in the Cypriot capital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2026\/04\/24\/eu-leaders-vow-to-boost-security-and-economic-ties-with-middle-east-to-minimise-effect-of-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nicosia<\/a> during a consultative meeting between Arab and EU leaders focused on the impact of the Iran war, el-Sisi said any potential deal with Iran must take into account the security concerns of Gulf states.<\/p>\n<p>He said recent developments carry serious implications for regional stability, maritime navigation and the global economy, particularly energy supplies and supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Egypt, he added, rejects attacks on Arab countries and supports efforts to contain escalation, stressing that a political path remains the only viable way forward.<\/p>\n<p>Gaza ceasefire violations<\/p>\n<p>In his televised remarks, el-Sisi also called for the full implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including unhindered humanitarian aid and the immediate start of reconstruction.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated Egypt\u2019s rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians and called for an end to repeated attacks in the occupied West Bank.<\/p>\n<p>Qatari officials also called for the full opening of crossings to allow the flow of humanitarian aid and civilian movement, warning of serious humanitarian consequences if access remains restricted.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar has voiced concern over Israeli ceasefire violations and restrictions on humanitarian aid, warning that such obstacles hinder the next phase of the agreement and undermine prospects for progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on 26\/04\/2026 &#8211; 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