No Lasting Peace Without Resolving Palestinian Cause: Sisi Sends Firm Message to Israel
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that lasting peace in the Middle East is impossible without ending Israel's occupation of Palestine.
- He emphasized that neither normalization nor true stability can be achieved without resolving the Palestinian issue.
- Sisi's remarks were made during the inauguration of a new State's Strategic Command Headquarters.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has issued a strong message to Israel, asserting that the Middle East cannot achieve lasting peace while the occupation of Palestine persists. He stressed that without addressing this core issue, efforts toward normalization and genuine stability will ultimately fail.
Speaking at the official inauguration of the Stateโs New Strategic Command Headquarters, President Sisi articulated his view that the Palestinian cause is central to regional security. "Without this critical step, neither popular normalization nor true stability will ever be achieved," he stated, underscoring the interconnectedness of the conflict and broader regional aspirations.
The President's remarks highlight Egypt's long-standing position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Cairo has consistently advocated for a two-state solution and an end to the occupation as prerequisites for a comprehensive and enduring peace in the volatile region. Sisi's firm stance signals a continued commitment to this diplomatic principle.
Without this critical step โneither popular normalization nor true stability will ever be achievedโ
Originally published by Egypt Independent in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.