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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on July 28 that there is an urgent need to end the war in Gaza and support a two-state solution, reaffirming that Egypt’s stance on the Gaza conflict remains firm, Al Ekhbariya reported.
In a televised speech addressing the situation in Gaza, El-Sisi noted Egypt’s ongoing diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the war on October 7.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with thousands of civilians lacking access to food, clean water and medical care. Continuous bombardment and destruction have left much of the infrastructure in ruins, displacing families and devastating communities. Hospitals are overwhelmed, operating without essential supplies, while children and the elderly bear the brunt of the ongoing suffering.
“Since October 7, we have worked closely with our partners in Qatar and the US to achieve three key goals: ending the war, delivering humanitarian aid and securing the release of hostages,” El-Sisi added.
He described the humanitarian conditions in Gaza as “tragic” and “unbearable,” stressing the urgent need to increase aid flows into the enclave. He also clarified that the Rafah border crossing, primarily used for people, cannot operate independently of the situation on the Gaza side.
El-Sisi affirmed that Egypt has consistently stressed the need to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, noting that under normal circumstances, the territory requires 600 to 700 aid trucks daily. He added, “Over the past 21 months, we have worked to ensure the entry of the largest possible volume of aid.”
The Egyptian Red Crescent confirmed on July 27 that over 100 trucks carrying more than 1,200 tonnes of food, including approximately 840 tonnes of flour, were dispatched via the Kerem Shalom (Karam Abu Salem) crossing. Egyptian state television broadcast footage of trucks loaded with aid pallets en route to the crossing point.
President El-Sisi continued: “We have a very large volume of aid ready to enter the Gaza Strip… and we cannot block it – our morals and values do not allow that. But for aid to pass through, coordination is essential, and the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing must be open to facilitate it. Many details are being addressed in discussions with both the Palestinian and Israeli sides, with strong and sincere involvement from our brothers in Qatar and the US.”
El-Sisi firmly rejected any plans for the displacement of Palestinians, warning that such actions would undermine any prospect of peace. “Forcible displacement would empty the idea of a two-state solution and any hope for a peaceful resolution,” he explains.
Addressing Egyptians, the president affirmed Egypt’s commitment to its Palestinian brothers: “We will never take a passive role. Our support is sincere and unwavering.”
In a notable appeal, El-Sisi called on former US President Donald Trump to use his influence to help end the conflict. “I make a special appeal to President Trump to do everything in his power to stop the war, deliver aid, and end the suffering,” El-Sisi urged, expressing confidence in Trump’s ability to intervene effectively.
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