Egypt's Grand Mufti Reaffirms Steadfast Support for the Palestinian Cause in Cairo Meeting

A general view shows Palestinian flags and a golden sculpture on a hilltop in Rawabi in the Israeli-occupied West Bank October 5, 2020.

During the 11th international fatwa conference in Cairo, Grand Mufti Nazir Ayyad emphasized that the Palestinian Cause remains deeply embedded in Egypt’s national consciousness, highlighting the profound religious and humanitarian duty to back the Palestinian people.

Ayyad made these statements while meeting with Palestinian Chief Justice Mahmoud Al-Habbash on the sidelines of the event. The two officials reviewed the latest developments regarding the Palestinian issue, focusing on how religious institutions can actively raise awareness, safeguard Palestinian identity, and push back against efforts to distort its history.

In response, Mahmoud Al-Habbash expressed deep gratitude for Egypt's enduring backing of the Palestinian cause, as well as the tireless work of its religious institutions in promoting the significance of the issue, ultimately calling Egypt a vital Arab and Islamic pillar of support for Palestine.