Egypt: Gaza suffering 'should not depend on politics'
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Egypt said on Sunday that a lasting solution to the Middle East conflict requires addressing its root causes. The country called for a comprehensive and just resolution of the Palestinian issue. This must include the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem (Al Quds) as its capital. Egypt also urged the international community to step up efforts to implement this goal. "The suffering of Palestinians in Gaza should not depend on political conditions," the statement added.