Egyptian President Sisi firmly opposes relocating Palestinians to Sinai, citing potential peace risks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that Egyptians would vehemently reject any forced displacement of Palestinians into Sinai, warning that it would turn the peninsula into a base for attacks against Israel. Al-Sisi's comments came amidst concerns that Israel's bombardment and siege of Gaza could lead to the displacement of its 2.3 million residents. Egypt firmly rejects resolving the Palestinian issue through military means or forced displacement, emphasizing the need to protect the rights of Palestinians. Jordan has also expressed concerns about forced displacement, while Egypt has been attempting to channel humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Rafah crossing, which has been rendered inoperable due to Israeli bombardments.