Summary of "Special Edition 24 3 2026 Amb Mohamed El Shazly"

Overview

The program interviewed Ambassador Muhammad (Mohamed) El Shazly, former assistant foreign minister, by phone about Egypt’s diplomatic response to the escalating Israel–Iran–Lebanon crisis and related regional tensions.

Key points and analysis

Egyptian diplomatic activity

Egypt’s foreign minister conducted phone talks with counterparts in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Turkey, France, Cyprus, Pakistan, and with a U.S. regional envoy.
Ambassador El Shazly praised the foreign ministry’s energetic efforts and emphasized Egypt’s diplomatic approach and its UN obligations to uphold peace and security.

Need for international cooperation

El Shazly argued that modern, high‑destruction weapons make regional violence globally consequential, affecting energy, trade, maritime routes, and livelihoods.
He said containing the crisis requires coordinated international action.

Condemnation of attacks and illegality claims

The ambassador condemned ongoing bombardments, citing both attacks on Iran and Israeli strikes on Lebanon, and called these violations of international law.
He described Israel as an aggressive, occupying power and urged the international community to stand firmly against such actions.

Views on U.S. statements and actions

Egypt welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated initiative for talks, but El Shazly stressed that initiatives must be implemented, not only announced.
He sharply criticized plans to target power plants, calling attacks on civilian infrastructure illegal and a war crime.
He also distinguished between the U.S. as a state and the conduct of the U.S. president, accusing the president of overreach and impunity.

Iran and Lebanon developments

Iran warned it would strike Israel if attacks on Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza continue.
Lebanon’s recent handling of the Iranian ambassador (including accusations that the move was made under duress and summoning its own ambassador from Iran) was discussed as an indicator of pressure on smaller states.

Escalation risk

El Shazly warned the situation is tending “out of control,” driven in part by the military dominance and perceived impunity of the strongest military power.
He reiterated the urgency of de‑escalation through diplomacy and implementation of positive initiatives.

“Out of control.” — Ambassador El Shazly (summarizing the escalation risk)

Closing

The interview concluded with thanks from the host and sign‑off.

Presenters / contributors

Amal Mkhtar (host)
Ambassador Muhammad/Mohamed El Shazly (former assistant foreign minister)

Note: Names in subtitles may contain transcription errors; the program also referenced Egypt’s foreign minister and other regional and international figures.