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6 days ago
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Egypt's Sisi: Israel commiting 'genocide', warns history will judge nations over Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also rejected claims that Egypt is complicit in the blockade of the Gaza Strip. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war. He said the war in Gaza aims not only to defeat Hamas but to 'starve the population, commit genocide, and eliminate the Palestinian cause.' The comments came as Israel's security cabinet debated whether to permit a full military occupation of Gaza. Sisi said history would 'hold many countries accountable' for their stance on the war, as he strongly rejected claims that his country is complicit in the blockade of the enclave. Speaking at a joint press conference in Cairo with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Sisi criticized the 'bankrupt' accusations that Egypt was contributing to the suffering of Gaza's population. He said history 'will take serious note and will hold many countries accountable and put them on trial for their position on the war in Gaza,' adding that the global human conscience 'will not remain silent for long.' Addressing claims that Egypt has played a role in the blockade of Gaza and in exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, Sisi dismissed them as unfounded and absurd. 'The claims made by some that Egypt is participating in the blockade of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and contributing to their starvation is bankruptcy – these are strange words,' he said. Egypt is at the forefront of efforts to halt the war and deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza, he said. More than 5,000 aid trucks are currently stationed on Egyptian territory and are ready to enter the Strip, either from Egypt or through coordination with other nations, according to Sisi. Sisi: Egypt making 'significant efforts' to stop war, provide humanitarian aid to Gaza 'Egypt has not abandoned its role in facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza,' he said. 'We are making significant efforts to stop the war and ensure the flow of assistance to those in need.' The Egyptian president also clarified the logistics of Gaza's connectivity to the outside world, pointing out that the enclave has five border crossings, only one of which, Rafah, is shared with Egypt. 'The rest,' he noted, 'are controlled by the Israeli side.' In a broader appeal to the international community, Sisi said the humanitarian situation in Gaza was being cynically exploited as a political bargaining chip, and he criticized what he called the failure of the global community to act decisively. He urged global powers to recognize the severity of the crisis and to work toward a resolution that ends both the violence and the suffering. Solve the daily Crossword
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28-07-2025
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Egyptian border opens, allowing dozens of trucks to bring aid into Gaza
Since the resumption of aid entry, more than 5,000 trucks of humanitarian aid have been transferred to Gaza. The Egyptian border opened on Monday morning for the first time in several months, allowing dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip to cross into the Kerem Shalom crossing, funded by the international community, Egypt, and the UAE. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on US President Donald Trump in a televised speech on Monday to exert all efforts to end the war in Gaza and to allow entry of aid to the enclave. "He is capable of stopping the war," Sisi said. Security sources confirmed that the UAE is fully committed to supporting the humanitarian effort. 'They know there is no famine in Gaza and believe this will help bring back all the hostages and end the war,' the sources told Walla. They added that Hamas initiated a starvation campaign to improve its position in negotiations, and with the arrival of humanitarian aid, it undermines the organization's false narrative. The entry of aid from Egypt has expanded the scope of humanitarian assistance. Additionally, the UAE has started sending aid through the Ashdod port. Last week, 50 trucks entered via the Zikim area, with numbers expected to rise weekly. Military sources said that the aid allows the IDF breathing room to continue operations deep within Palestinian territory to achieve its objectives. The IDF, in coordination with Shin Bet, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the Defense Ministry, and IDF Intelligence, has increased monitoring and enforcement of traffic routes and aid distribution to prevent Hamas from seizing control of the aid before it reaches the population. Over the past week, more than 250 aid trucks were unloaded, joining hundreds of trucks waiting at crossings for collection by the UN and international organizations. In total, about 600 trucks have been distributed across Gaza. Entry of aid into Gaza Since the resumption of aid entry, more than 5,000 trucks of humanitarian aid have been transferred to Gaza. These include food packages, flour for bakeries, raw materials for kitchens, baby food, and medical supplies. Over the past two months, more than 100,000 tons of food have entered the Gaza Strip. Last week alone, 20,000 tons of food were delivered, and over 3,000 tons of baby food have been transferred since aid resumed. This week, an additional 1,200 tons of food are scheduled to enter. Experts have analyzed that such a continuous supply of aid will meet and exceed the humanitarian needs for babies in Gaza. Nearly 1.5 million weekly food packages have been distributed to families through distribution centers. Reuters contributed to this report. Solve the daily Crossword
