Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has highlighted the need of immediate concrete steps to improve living conditions in Gaza and support Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

He said this during his telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid following truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip.

During their phone call, Lapid reaffirmed Egypt's role as a cornerstone for Middle East peace, expressing his gratitude for its effective mediation in recent days.

In a statement, both the leaders talked about the importance  of dialogue for achieving stability in the region.