Egypt condemns Shejaiya escalation

Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Ministry releases a statement condemning the escalation of fighting in the Gaza Strip, with an emphasis on the Shejaiya neighborhood.

Palestinian families who fled their homes from Shejaiya neighborhood, arrive to Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/Adel Hana)
Palestinian families who fled their homes from Shejaiya neighborhood, arrive to Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/Adel Hana)

Dozens of Palestinian casualties are reported in overnight fighting in Shejaiya, as well as significant numbers of wounded IDF soldiers.

The announcement also says that Egypt stands with the Palestinian people.

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