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Muslim Council of Elders Strongly Condemns Attack Targeting Two Vessels at Damietta Port and Affirms Solidarity with Arab Republic of Egypt

30 July 2026

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the attack that targeted two vessels at Damietta Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Preliminary investigations conducted by the relevant authorities indicate that the incident was caused by a drone. The Council reaffirms its unequivocal rejection of all acts that target the security of states, endanger vital infrastructure, or threaten maritime security and regional stability.

Muslim Council of Elders expresses its utmost solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt, its leadership, government, and people, and affirms its support for all measures taken to safeguard the country's national security, protect its vital facilities, and preserve its security, stability, and territorial integrity.

The Muslim Council of Elders further stresses that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and pose a threat to regional and international peace and security. The Council calls for a firm international response to deter such hostile acts, hold those responsible accountable, and prevent any actions that undermine the sovereignty of states or jeopardize their security and national resources.