Egypt has condemned Israel’s latest airstrikes on Gaza, calling them an attempt to force Palestinians into displacement as Israeli strikes escalate.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 18, 2015, Egypt’s government said the strikes were part of deliberate efforts to make the Gaza Strip uninhabitable, branding them a flagrant violation of the truce mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in January.
During a phone call, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah denounced Israel’s renewed military actions.
Egypt’s foreign ministry also warned that the escalation could have serious consequences for regional stability.
The condemnation follows reports that US President Donald Trump has suggested relocating Gaza’s population to Egypt or Jordan.
However, both countries, alongside other Arab nations, have rejected the idea, insisting on Gaza’s reconstruction without forced displacement.
Palestinians fear any such move could mirror the “Nakba” (catastrophe) of 1948, when hundreds of thousands were displaced during the creation of Israel.
Qatar and Jordan also issued strong statements against the airstrikes, with Jordanian government spokesman Mohammed Momani condemning the “aggressive and barbaric bombing.” The health ministry in Gaza reported that the attacks had killed more than 400 people.
Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit called the strikes an inhuman act, accusing Israel of risking hostages’ lives and worsening the crisis for political gain.
