His Eminence Dr. Nazir Ayyad, Grand Mufti of Egypt and President of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, received a high-level Palestinian delegation on Sunday. The delegation included Dr. Mahmoud Al-Habbash, Chief Islamic Justice of Palestine and Religious Affairs Advisor to the Palestinian President, and Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Najm, Minister of Religious Endowments.

During the meeting, Dr. Ayyad reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, describing it as a matter of faith, identity, and moral responsibility. He strongly condemned the ongoing aggression in Gaza, commended the steadfastness of the Palestinian people, and reaffirmed Egypt’s firm rejection of any attempts at displacement.

The Palestinian officials expressed their deep appreciation for Egypt’s principled and consistent stance. They praised the Grand Mufti’s leadership and his vital role in defending Palestinian rights and advancing a balanced, moderate religious discourse across the region.