El-Sisi, the president of Egypt, and Sunak, the prime minister of Britain, spoke on Wednesday about the state of affairs in Gaza and the Middle East as a whole, according to a statement released by Sunak's office after the call.
According to Sunak's office, the two "discussed diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, prevent escalation in the wider Middle East, and achieve long-term peace and prosperity for the Palestinian people;"
Sunak also welcomed the opening of the Rafah crossing to allow British and other foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza, his office said.
The prime minister updated El-Sisi on plans for a second UK aid flight to support the work of the Egyptian Red Crescent.
He said ensuring life-saving aid and medical treatment reaches civilians by all available routes is a top priority and the UK stands ready to provide further support.
According to Sunak's office, the two "discussed diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, prevent escalation in the wider Middle East, and achieve long-term peace and prosperity for the Palestinian people;"
Sunak also welcomed the opening of the Rafah crossing to allow British and other foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza, his office said.
The prime minister updated El-Sisi on plans for a second UK aid flight to support the work of the Egyptian Red Crescent.
He said ensuring life-saving aid and medical treatment reaches civilians by all available routes is a top priority and the UK stands ready to provide further support.
