In a concerning development, high-ranking Egyptian sources have sounded a warning about the potential destruction of the Palestinian issue. They attribute this risk to Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip and the growing calls for the collective displacement of Palestinians.
According to sources cited by Daily News Egypt, Cairo’s foresight enabled it to issue warnings regarding the situation and its potential impact on the fundamental aspects of the Palestinian cause. They stressed that the calls for displacement have the capacity to displace the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip and undermine the Palestinian cause itself.
The situation escalated when Israel declared a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip shortly after fighters from the Hamas group orchestrated a surprise attack, infiltrating Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air. This audacious move resulted in the loss of at least 800 lives and the capture of over 100 individuals.
Hamas’s successful attack caught Israel’s highly regarded military and intelligence apparatus off guard, leading to intense street battles within the country for the first time in decades.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced the imposition of a comprehensive siege on Gaza, which includes the suspension of electricity, food, water, and gas supplies. He justified these measures by describing Palestinians in disparaging terms.
This blockade has left more than 2 million people in Gaza without access to essential resources, such as electricity, water, and fuel. The United Nations has condemned Israel’s decision, labeling it a form of collective punishment.
Israeli strikes targeting residential buildings and offices in Gaza have resulted in the death of over 500 Palestinians, with nearly 3,000 individuals sustaining injuries. Gaza, home to 2.3 million people, faces dire circumstances.
Concerns regarding a potential ground invasion of Gaza have risen following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that his country is currently “at war” in response to the most severe attacks in decades.
The Egyptian sources’ alarm serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of the ongoing conflict. Israel’s blockade of Gaza, characterized as collective punishment, inflicts tremendous suffering on the Palestinian population. Calls for the collective displacement of Palestinians carry even greater dangers, with potentially devastating consequences for the Palestinian cause.
