Military preparations by Egypt intensify amidst the escalation of displacement in Gaza
Egypt Prepares for Potential Military Action to Address Palestine Displacement
Egypt has begun preparations for potential military action in response to the mass displacement of Palestinians from Gaza City. This decision comes as a significant concern for Egyptian authorities, who are taking measures to address the humanitarian crisis and secure their borders.
According to an Egyptian military official, any contingency plan would strictly follow humanitarian guidelines. The official spoke to Hezbollah-affiliated Al Akhbar about the potential military action. The official stressed that the situation is to be handled exclusively in accordance with humanitarian standards.
The large-scale displacement of Palestinians from Gaza City is a direct threat to Egypt's national security, and the official defined it as a 'red line'. Measures discussed for the potential military action include increasing troop presence in the Sinai Peninsula and deploying additional weapons and aircraft.
Instructions include refraining from firing on Palestinians approaching the border. Egypt is continuing its ongoing coordination with both Israel and the United States despite repeated Israeli claims of drone usage for weapon smuggling to Hamas via Egyptian territory. The Egyptian government has rejected these allegations.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has stated that Egypt is working to prevent the large-scale displacement of Palestinians from Gaza City. Minister Abdelatty has also defined the displacement as a 'red line'. The government is working through multiple channels to mitigate the humanitarian impact on Palestinians due to the displacement.
The Egyptian government has decided to increase its troop strength in the Sinai Peninsula and enhance the number of its aircraft and weapons to secure its borders against risks such as terrorism and smuggling. These measures are reported as ongoing and have been officially affirmed in September 2025, with no specific start date but already in effect to address security threats and regional developments linked to the Gaza situation.
Despite the potential military action, Egypt is maintaining its ongoing coordination with Israel and the United States. The actions are intended to 'deter Tel Aviv' according to the Egyptian official. Egypt is working to prevent the large-scale displacement of Palestinians from Gaza City and is taking steps to mitigate its humanitarian impact.
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