Camilla Jessen
Egypt threatens military response in Sinai Peninsula if Israel insists on relocating Palestinians from Gaza.
Egypt has warned it may escalate militarily if Israel proceeds with plans to relocate residents from Gaza, citing national security concerns and humanitarian obligations.
Military Buildup in Sinai Possible
An Egyptian military official told Al-Akhbar, a Hezbollah-affiliated website, that Cairo could double the number of soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula and transfer additional weapons and aircraft.
The official emphasized that the measures are intended as a “deterrent to Tel Aviv,” according to the Jerusalem Post.
Humanitarian Rules in Place
The official added that any military plan includes strict humanitarian standards:
“Instructions for a plan to address any emergency situation include prohibiting pointing weapons at any Palestinian approaching the border and dealing with the issue exclusively in accordance with humanitarian standards.”
Egyptian Security Concerns
Egyptian authorities view mass movement of Palestinians toward their border as a direct threat to national security, requiring a different military posture than the current situation.
Allegations of Weapons Smuggling
Cairo has also expressed discontent over Israeli claims that drones are being used to smuggle weapons for Hamas through Egyptian territory.
Diplomatic Warnings from Egypt
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told CNN that forced displacement of Gaza residents is an “unacceptable red line.”
“We will not accept it, we will not participate in this action and we will not allow it to happen,” he said, adding that Egypt is coordinating through “various channels” to ease the burden on Palestinians.
Israel’s Offensive and Evacuation Orders
The Israeli army has vowed to use “unprecedented force” in Gaza City, calling on residents to evacuate to humanitarian zones in the south.
Colonel Avichay Adraee, on the X network, said:
“Israeli forces will continue their operations with unprecedented force against Hamas and other terrorist organizations… join the hundreds of thousands of residents who have gone to the humanitarian zone in the south.”
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