Egypt rejects all operations targeting civilians, warns against escalation

Egypt has categorically denounced violence acts that took place in East Jerusalem, claiming the lives of seven people and wounding others.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday that Egypt rejects all forms of violence targeting civilians.

Cairo sent its sincere condolences to the families of victims, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery, it said.

Egypt warned against ongoing escalation between the Palestinians and Israelis and urged to maintain self-restraint and stop such attacks and provocative acts to avoid escalation in the occupied territories, added the statement.