Egyptian President Warns of Consequences if Gaza Residents Leave, Urges International Aid Delivery

2023-10-12 19:53:42

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed on Thursday the need for the residents of Gaza to remain present “on their land” in the Strip, warning that their exit could lead to the “liquidation of the Palestinian cause.” Meanwhile, Cairo called on Israel to avoid targeting the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing so that international aid can be delivered to the Strip.

Published on: 12/10/2023 – 21:53

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population Gaza They must remain present “on their land” in the Strip, this is what the president stressed Egyptian Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned Thursday that their exit could lead to the “liquidation of the Palestinian cause.”

In a speech, Sisi touched on Egypt’s hosting of many “guests” who fled from other countries, warning that “for the sector… there is a very great danger because it means liquidating this issue,” adding, “This is the issue of issues and the issue of all Arabs, and what is important is that its people (Gaza) remains steadfast and present on its land, and we will make every effort to relieve it,” in light of the intense bombing and siege by Israel following a Hamas military operation.

A statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs had indicated earlier that Cairo had demanded that Israel avoid targeting the Palestinian side of the crossing after it was destroyed as a result of repeated Israeli bombing, which prevented operations from proceeding normally there.

Two Egyptian security sources said that Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai, about 45 kilometers from the Gaza border, is preparing to receive three aid flights from Qatar and Jordan, but they will not leave the airport until humanitarian corridors are established.