Egypt rejects Israeli “de facto policies”, reaffirms support for Palestinian aid channels – Dailynewsegypt
Egypt has reiterated its opposition to âde facto policiesâ imposed by Israel and reaffirmed its commitment to aiding the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, a high-ranking Egyptian official told Daily News Egypt on Friday.
The official underscored Egyptâs stance that the Rafah border crossing is an âEgyptian-Palestinian gatewayâ and outlined plans to re-establish aid channels through a mechanism agreed upon with the Palestinian Authority.
This comes amidst a growing health crisis in Gaza exacerbated by fuel shortages, severely impacting hospital operations. To address this, Egypt has reached a temporary agreement with the United States to enable aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.
The official stressed that this is a temporary measure until Israel withdraws from the Rafah Crossing area and normal operations resume according to established frameworks.
He also reaffirmed the nationâs unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the importance of facilitating aid to meet the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza.
The official concluded by rejecting any prevailing de facto policies imposed by the Israeli side, highlighting the North African nationâs commitment to a collaborative approach with the Palestinian Authority in delivering essential aid.