Statement by Egypt at the 4th session of the conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other WMD

Statement by Egypt at the 4th session of the conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other WMD

The statement expresses concern about Israel’s military aggression against Gaza, and condemns threats by some Israeli cabinet members to use nuclear bombs against the people of Gaza. It reiterates the importance of establishing the ME WMDFZ, holding that the conference does not substitute the NPT 1995 resolution. The statement calls on Israel to participate in the conference. It also recognizes the role of civil society and academia in supporting the work of the conference and encourages engaging them.