Sisi Reaffirms Egypt’s Opposition to Palestinian Displacement in Meeting with Abbas
The Egyptian president reiterated support for Palestinian statehood, Gaza ceasefire implementation and political coordination with the Palestinian Authority.
In Cairo, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians and restated support for a Palestinian state based on the June 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Egypt said it would continue efforts to implement the Gaza ceasefire, facilitate humanitarian aid and support Palestinian political coordination. Mahmoud Abbas highlighted the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, while both leaders agreed to intensify consultations.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians during a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo, according to a report citing Egyptian presidential spokesperson Mohamed el-Shenawy.
The meeting focused on developments in the Palestinian territories and efforts to uphold Palestinian rights. Sisi said the Palestinian issue would remain central to Egypt’s regional policy and reiterated support for establishing an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He described this outcome as the basis for lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
Sisi also expressed Egypt’s opposition to what the report described as escalation and violations of Palestinian rights, as well as to any attempt to displace Palestinians or eliminate the Palestinian cause. He said Egypt would continue coordinating with mediators to implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached during the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, including provisions related to reducing escalation, facilitating humanitarian aid and preparing for early recovery and reconstruction.
Abbas thanked Egypt for its continuing support and briefed Sisi on developments in the Palestinian territories, particularly the worsening humanitarian situation in the West Bank. The two leaders agreed to intensify political consultations and coordination at various levels, while Egypt also reiterated its support for the Palestinian Authority and efforts to achieve agreement among Palestinian factions.
Verified facts: The report says the meeting took place in Cairo and attributes the statements on Egypt’s positions and ceasefire efforts to Sisi and the Egyptian presidential spokesperson. It also reports that Abbas raised conditions in the West Bank and that the two sides agreed to strengthen coordination.
Interpretation: The meeting underscores Egypt’s effort to maintain a central diplomatic role on Gaza, Palestinian political representation and regional negotiations, while publicly rejecting displacement and endorsing a two-state framework.
The report does not provide independent confirmation of the ceasefire’s implementation, details of the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, or any concrete measures resulting from the leaders’ discussions.