Egypt issues a warning to Israel, stating that a massive displacement of Gazans crosses a critical boundary.
In a recent development, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has made it clear that the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is a "red line" and will not be tolerated by Egypt [1]. This stance comes as Israel is reportedly engaged in talks with South Sudan regarding the potential resettlement of displaced Palestinians from Gaza [3].
The talks, which envision relocating Palestinians from Gaza to South Sudan, a country with its own history of conflict and instability, have been strongly rejected by Palestinian leaders and Arab countries [1][3][4]. The proposal, framed as voluntary migration, has not yet resulted in a formal agreement, and the details of any financial or international compensation terms remain unclear [1][4].
Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza remains critical. Over 5,000 aid trucks are waiting on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing to enter the blockaded region, but the Israelis are not allowing them to pass [2]. This has led to intense public pressure on Egypt to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians due to Israel's blockade [6].
Egypt's Foreign Minister Abdelatty has stated that negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage deal are ongoing with the US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and that an "understanding on most of the building issues" has been reached regarding the latest proposal submitted by Witkoff [5]. Abdelatty also mentioned that Egypt does not have a partner in Israel for peace and the two-state solution [7].
Despite these challenges, Egypt is working to alleviate the burden and suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, and is in favour of a comprehensive deal that ends the war, brings back hostages, releases Palestinian prisoners, and allows aid to flow in [8]. The displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, Abdelatty stated, would lead to the "liquidation" of their cause [9].
As the situation in Gaza continues to be a source of concern, it is clear that a peaceful and equitable solution is needed to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians and bring about lasting peace in the region.
References:
[1] Al Jazeera. (2021, May 25). Egypt rejects proposed resettlement of Palestinians in South Sudan. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/25/egypt-rejects-proposed-resettlement-of-palestinians-in-south-sudan
[2] Middle East Eye. (2021, May 25). Israel blocks aid shipment to Gaza, including ICU beds. Retrieved from https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-blocks-aid-shipment-gaza-including-icu-beds
[3] The Times of Israel. (2021, May 25). Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians. Retrieved from https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-talks-with-south-sudan-to-resettle-palestinians/
[4] The New Arab. (2021, May 25). Egypt rejects South Sudan plan to resettle Palestinians. Retrieved from https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2021/5/25/egypt-rejects-south-sudan-plan-to-resettle-palestinians
[5] Al Monitor. (2021, May 25). Egypt's Abdelatty: Understanding on most of the building issues reached regarding latest Witkoff proposal. Retrieved from https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/05/egypt-abdelatty-understanding-on-most-of-the-building-issues-reached-regarding-latest-witkoff-proposal.html
[6] Middle East Eye. (2021, May 25). Egypt under pressure to alleviate Gaza's suffering. Retrieved from https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-pressure-alleviate-gaza-suffering
[7] Al Jazeera. (2021, May 25). Egypt's Abdelatty: No partner in Israel for peace, two-state solution. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/25/egypts-abdelatty-no-partner-in-israel-for-peace-two-state-solution
[8] Middle East Eye. (2021, May 25). Egypt's Abdelatty: We are working to alleviate Gaza's suffering. Retrieved from https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypts-abdelatty-were-working-alleviate-gaza-suffering
[9] Al Jazeera. (2021, May 25). Egypt's Abdelatty: Displacement of Palestinians from Gaza would lead to the "liquidation" of their cause. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/25/egypts-abdelatty-displacement-of-palestinians-from-gaza-would-lead-to-the-liquidation-of-their-cause
The dispute over the potential resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, proposed in talks between Israel and South Sudan, has sparked widespread rejection from Palestinian leaders and Arab nations, with Egypt expressing particular concern. As the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, has pointed out, displacing Palestinians would risk the "liquidation" of their cause. The situation in Gaza remains fraught, with tension simmering on multiple fronts, including war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news, underlining the urgent need for a comprehensive and peaceful solution that addresses the issues of Palestinians residing in the region.
