SIS Head: Egypt supports for legitimate rights of Palestinians

CAIRO – 19 April 2025: The head of the State Information Service (SIS), Diaa Rashwan, affirmed Egypt’s support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to establish an independent state.

In an interview with Al-Qahera News Channel on Friday evening, he stated, “Egypt is committed to defending its national security and the Palestinian cause.” He added, “Egyptian-Qatari efforts are grounded in truth, justice, international legitimacy, and the rights of the Palestinian people.”

He emphasized that “Egyptian efforts are focused on reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip,” adding that “Cairo is making strenuous efforts to uphold the ceasefire agreement at all stages.”

Rashwan revealed the scale of Egypt's unprecedented efforts to support the Gaza Strip. He stated that Egypt has received 105,000 Palestinians— including the injured, the wounded, and those suffering from chronic illnesses— and has provided them with medical care across approximately 100 Egyptian hospitals.

Rashwan also noted that Egypt has supplied up to 75% of the total humanitarian aid entering Gaza, with thousands of trucks carrying food and medical supplies having crossed the Rafah crossing since the onset of the crisis.

He highlighted Egypt’s historical role as a key partner in the Palestinian cause, noting that Cairo has served as a meeting place for Palestinian factions over the past decades. He emphasized that Egypt remains "the Arab element most capable of mobilizing within Palestinian circles," owing to its experience and regional influence.

Diaa Rashwan stated that Egypt's signing of the peace treaty with Israel in 1979, following five wars, marked a significant strategic shift that positioned Cairo as a key player in the conflict.

He added that the treaty not only served Egypt's interests but also established a broader regional framework in which Cairo balanced Palestinian rights with regional security concerns.