Cairo, Egypt – President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has once again rejected Israeli efforts to transfer Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip, warning that such a move would have catastrophic consequences for regional and global stability.
Strong Warning on Police Day
Speaking during Police Day celebrations in Cairo on Saturday, Sissi emphasized the need to halt what he described as systematic practices against Palestinians in their occupied land.
“I emphasise the necessity of halting the systematic practices against the Palestinian people in their occupied land and rejecting any attempts or efforts to displace them from their homeland,” he said.
He cautioned that the forced exodus of Gaza’s 2.5 million residents would amount to the liquidation of the Palestinian cause and trigger a refugee crisis with grave security, economic, and social repercussions across Europe and other Western countries.
Egypt’s Consistent Position
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, Egypt has consistently warned that displacing Palestinians from Gaza would nullify their demands for statehood.
Earlier this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sissi reiterated that Palestinian statehood is key to regional stability and “a cornerstone to achieve a just and comprehensive peace.”
National Security Concerns
On Saturday, Sissi underscored that Egypt rejects any attempts to divide regional countries or seize parts of their territories.
“Egypt considers these practices a red line that it will not allow to be crossed, as they directly threaten Egypt’s national security,” he declared.
Call for Ceasefire Implementation
The Egyptian president also urged the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and pressed for the reconstruction of the enclave. Egypt has agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, which will oversee the process.
Conclusion
Sissi’s remarks highlight Egypt’s firm stance against the displacement of Palestinians and its broader commitment to safeguarding regional stability. As the war in Gaza continues, Cairo’s role in ceasefire negotiations and reconstruction efforts underscores its position as a pivotal player in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
