Egypt Raises Concern Over Israeli Humanitarian Corridors in Gaza
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate, Egypt has expressed concern over the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) establishment of humanitarian corridors. The corridors are intended to allow residents of the northern Gaza Strip to move southward to safety.
However, Egypt has taken issue with this approach, with a diplomatic source in Cairo stating that the Egyptian government does not view the influx of displaced Palestinians favorably. According to the source, Egypt sees the displacement of civilians as equivalent to “eliminating the Palestinian issue”.
Cairo has taken a firm stance against the idea of deporting civilian populations, whether within the Gaza Strip or outside of it. The Egyptian government has expressed concern that this could potentially lead to an influx of Palestinians into Egyptian territory, which it views as a threat to national security and the Palestinian issue.
Egyptian officials have communicated their rejection of the humanitarian corridors to Washington, emphasizing that the displacement of civilians in Gaza is a violation of international humanitarian law. They argue that the continued international silence on the matter indicates a failure in international standards of logic and conscience.
On the other hand, the IDF continues to maintain a humanitarian corridor every day, allowing residents of the northern Gaza Strip to move south. The IDF has emphasized the safety of these corridors, urging residents not to listen to Hamas leaders who may be living outside of Gaza and to move to the south for their own safety.
The situation continues to evolve, with both Israel and Egypt taking firm and opposing stances on the issue of humanitarian corridors in Gaza. As the conflict rages on, the humanitarian situation for civilians in the region remains a significant concern.