Global shift echoes Egypt’s firm stance on Gaza

CAIRO - 4 October 2025: From the very beginning of the war on Gaza, Egypt took a firm and unwavering stance: rejecting any attempts to displace Palestinians from the Strip or to annex the territory. 

Cairo warned early on that forced displacement would not only violate international law but also destabilize the entire region.

This has resulted in Egypt being subjected to smear campaigns because of its rejection of the displacement plan and the liquidation of the Palestinian cause.

This came in addition to rumors and lies circulating in media outlets like that Egypt is prepared to temporarily relocate half a million Gaza residents to a designated city in North Sinai as part of Gaza’s reconstruction efforts, which is something that Egypt has categorically and unequivocally denied. 

Steadfast and firm stance

In March, a statement issued by the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) labelled these allegations as baseless and entirely false.

The SIS reiterated Egypt’s steadfast and principled stance, declared since the early days of the genocide against Gaza in October 2023, rejecting any attempt—whether forced or voluntary—to displace Palestinians from their homeland, particularly to Egypt. The statement emphasized that such a move would liquidate the Palestinian cause and pose a grave threat to Egypt’s national security.

At the emergency Arabic summit in Cairo held in March, Egypt reaffirmed its unwavering position through a reconstruction plan presented and was unanimously approved by the summit. 

The plan ensures the rebuilding of Gaza without the displacement of a single Palestinian from the enclave.

Over the past two years, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has met with international leaders, and during press conferences, he repeatedly stressed that Egypt rejects the displacement of the Palestinian people from their land.

Months later, this position has increasingly shaped international discourse. What began as Egypt’s clear rejection of displacement and annexation has now been echoed globally. 

Historic consensus

The international community has shifted its tone, with many nations aligning with Egypt’s vision and emphasizing the need to preserve Palestinian territorial integrity.

In a historic development, a large number of countries have officially recognized the State of Palestine—something unprecedented since the 1947 UN Partition Plan. 

As of September 2025, the State of Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by 157 of the 193 member states of the United Nations (UN). 

Palestine has been a non-member observer state of the UN General Assembly since November 2012. This limited status is largely due to the fact that the United States, a permanent member of the UN Security Council with Veto power, has consistently blocked Palestine’s full UN membership. 

Palestine is recognized by the other four permanent members, which are: China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom. 

However, this recent wave of recognition signals a turning point, reflecting growing global consensus on the urgency of a just and lasting solution based on international legitimacy and Palestinian statehood.

Latest development

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Hamas’ response to his plan means that ‘they are ready for a lasting peace’.

He urged Israel to stop bombing Gaza to allow hostages out of the strip safely. He also affirmed that discussions have already begun regarding the details of ending the Gaza war.

‘This is not about Gaza alone; this is about long sought peace in the Middle East.’ Trump wrote on Truth social account.

Hamas announced Friday that it would release all Israeli captives, both the living and the remains of the dead under the framework of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal.

Egypt’s diplomatic efforts, regional leadership, and early clarity on the Gaza issue have played a pivotal role in steering international attention toward rejecting displacement and reaffirming Palestinian rights.