Cairo, – Egypt has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, declaring it will not accept any forced displacement of Palestinians across the border. The statement comes as tens of thousands in Gaza resist Israeli evacuation orders demanding they abandon their homes.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, told reporters that any attempt to push Palestinians from their land would be a “red line.” He described the displacement orders as both illegal and illegitimate, warning that such a move undermines the Palestinian cause and erases their right to self-determination.
- Egypt: positioning itself as a defender of Palestinian rights, while also protecting its national security.
- Israel: continues to justify its offensive in Gaza as an act of “self-defense,” despite widespread international criticism.
- Palestinians in Gaza: thousands refusing to comply with evacuation orders, many describing them as precursors to permanent expulsion.
The latest escalation comes amid Israel’s intensified bombardments of Gaza in early September 2025, with displacement orders targeting residents in northern and central areas of the enclave.
Egypt shares a sensitive border with Gaza through the Rafah crossing and fears that a mass influx of Palestinians would destabilize the Sinai region. More importantly, Cairo argues displacement would amount to the destruction of the Palestinian struggle itself — transforming a political crisis into a humanitarian catastrophe.
Beyond public condemnation, Egypt has in recent months coordinated with Qatar and the United States to push for ceasefire efforts, though with limited success. Abdelatty reiterated Cairo’s stance that peace can only come through a two-state solution, not through forced removal.
Israel has yet to formally respond to Egypt’s remarks. However, the issue of displacement is now under review at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, where ongoing proceedings accuse Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
