ARAB AND WORLD
Tue 21 Nov 2023 5:00 pm - Jerusalem Time
Egypt: There will be a “decisive response” if the Palestinians flee to Sinai
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said, "If any scenario occurs targeting the displacement of Palestinians to Egyptian territory, there will be a decisive response in accordance with international law."
He continued by saying during the House of Representatives session today: “If any scenario occurs targeting the displacement of Palestinians to Egyptian lands, there will be a decisive response,” adding: “Egypt’s position is decisive regarding respecting the peace treaty and adhering to its texts, but we look forward to a commitment from the Israeli side as well, especially with regard to displacement of Gaza Strip.
The Prime Minister stressed that any forced displacement of the people of the Gaza Strip represents a clear threat to the Egyptian state.
Madbouly stressed that Egypt adheres to its rejection of the displacement of the people of Palestine, noting that all officials in Egypt sent messages to all officials at the international level and a warning message against escalation in Palestine.
He pointed out that the displacement of the people of Palestine means liquidating the Palestinian cause, which is completely unacceptable, stressing that Egypt adheres to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
He continued: "I followed with interest all the briefing requests submitted by the representatives regarding the measures and actions taken by the Egyptian state to prevent the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, which reflect an accurate and clear understanding of the challenges Egypt faces and the political and economic pressures it is exposed to."
The Prime Minister said: “A number of representatives expected pressure in the coming period due to the Egyptian position, but the pressure has been present for some time, and there are attempts to undermine countries that refuse to impose agendas on them, through weak points.”
He added: Egypt is and will continue to be exposed to significant pressures. The state is aware of these challenges, and that is why there have been persistent attempts from the first moment President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi assumed responsibility to accelerate the implementation of many national projects.
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly revealed that more than 11,000 tons of Egyptian aid had been directed to the Palestinians until November 19, including food, medicine, tents, fuel, and aid to alleviate the suffering of our brother and sisters in Gaza.
Madbouly said that this number comes despite the Egyptian economic crisis, and represents 4 times the volume of aid sent from 30 countries to the Palestinian people, which swallowed about 3 thousand tons from all countries of the world, noting that the beginning of this week witnessed the sending of the last convoy, which he was honored to launch to Gaza and included 200 vehicles and trucks to contain 2,500 tons of aid at once.
Source: Sama News
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Egypt: There will be a “decisive response” if the Palestinians flee to Sinai