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The War in Gaza and Egypt's Pivotal Role

Karim

The ongoing war in Gaza continues to claim the lives of innocent civilians and devastate infrastructure, as the bombardment intensifies and the humanitarian crisis worsens. Since the recent outbreak of violence, Gaza has suffered under a suffocating blockade, with power and water outages, and severe shortages of medical and food supplies — creating a catastrophic humanitarian situation by all standards.

Amid this crisis, Egypt has emerged as a key regional leader, leveraging its strategic influence in the region. Sharing a direct border with Gaza, Egypt has taken the lead in mediating between Palestinian factions and the Israeli side, aiming to broker a ceasefire and de-escalation. Egypt has also opened the Rafah border crossing to allow the entry of humanitarian aid and has received wounded Palestinians for treatment in its hospitals — reflecting its steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause.

Furthermore, Egypt is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts on the international stage, calling for the protection of civilians, an end to the blockade on Gaza, and the resumption of the peace process based on the two-state solution.

Egypt’s role at this critical juncture goes beyond mediation. It stands as a model of responsible regional leadership, working toward stability and advocating for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

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