"We strongly oppose the relocation of Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan," said El-Sisi.

These remarks were made during a speech the Egyptian president delivered before thousands of Egyptians at an event in support of Palestine held at Cairo International Stadium.

The Egyptian president added that the Palestinian issue faces an extremely dangerous and sensitive curve amid an unpredictable and inhumane escalation.

“This escalation adopts collective punishment and commits massacres as a means to impose a reality on the ground, leading to the liquidation of the issue, the deportation of the people, and the seizure of land,” El-Sisi said, adding that stray bullets have not differentiated between a child, a woman, or an elder.

“The machinery of senseless killing spins without guidance or conscience, becoming a disgrace on the forehead of all of humanity,” he said.

El-Sisi revealed that a crisis management cell had been formed the instant the Israeli war on Gaza broke out.

This cell, he said, was composed of all the relevant state institutions and worked actively around the clock.

“We have made a firm and irrevocable decision that reflects Egypt's commitment as a country and a people to stand at the forefront of supporters of our brothers in Palestine,” the Egyptian president said.

Egypt, he said, has made enormous sacrifices for the Palestinian cause, and Egyptian blood has for seven decades been mingled with that of the Palestinians. 

History and geography dictate that Egypt remains the foundation in supporting the struggle of the “Palestinian brothers,” El-Sisi said.

Furthermore, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's firm and decisive rejection of plans to forcibly deport the Palestinians in either Gaza or the West Bank to Egypt and Jordan.

He also stressed that Egypt stands firmly against any attempts to liquidate the Palestinian issue or harm Egyptian national security.

“Here, I express gratitude to the countries worldwide, particularly the United States, which affirmed its support for the Egyptian position and rejected any attempts in this regard,” El-Sisi said.

Moreover, El-Sisi recounted Egypt’s efforts to prevent the escalation of this war on all levels.

He said that on the political level, Egypt held the first international summit in Cairo, in which several countries convened to secure international approval for ending this conflict and ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

In addition, Egypt participated actively in the Arab-Islamic summit, whose outcomes aligned with the general Egyptian stance, El-Sisi said.

These Egyptian efforts coincided with the Egyptian state's unrelenting and intensified contacts with regional and international leaders and officials, he added.

On the humanitarian level, the Egyptian president spoke about the significance of Egypt's decision to keep the Rafah border crossing open for food, medical aid, fuel, and for receiving the wounded and injured.

“The aid provided by the Egyptian state to the Gaza Strip amounted to around 12,000 tons, transported by 1,300 trucks.”

The state contributed 8,400 tons through the Egyptian Red Crescent, the National Alliance for Civil Development Work, and the Long Live Egypt Fund, accounting for 70 percent of the total aid, El-Sisi affirmed.

“Egypt, in collaboration with the United States and our brothers in Qatar, successfully reached a four-day humanitarian ceasefire agreement, which could be extended," he said.

He added that he hoped the ceasefire would commence in the coming days without delay.

A new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that the Egyptian state has never closed the Rafah border crossing.

He also gave the green light to launch the latest and biggest humanitarian aid convoy from Cairo to Gaza.

Furthermore, El-Sisi reaffirmed that Egypt has never closed the Rafah border crossing at any point.

"I am accentuating this point to dispel any misconceptions. We have no intention or plans whatsoever to close the crossing. The crossing shall remain constantly open, and we have prepared for such a scenario."

The Egyptian president further noted that some channels have misrepresented the facts and that the Rafah crossing has never been closed.

He also highlighted that additional preparations were underway on the other side of the crossing to allow the entry of "assistance."

“The responsibility is not ours alone. You must be aware of this,” El-Sisi added.

The Egyptian president noted that as a country that adheres to international law, Egypt has to apply measures to facilitate the entry of aid, stressing that Egypt will not escalate the situation further to prevent any interference with its responsibilities.

“I say to all Egyptians and people worldwide that the Rafah crossing has never been closed and will never be closed to aid entering the Gaza Strip," he said, adding that “the crossing was shelled four times by the Israeli forces from the Palestinian side.”

“It was crucial for us to preserve the lives of people transporting aid and to be cautious about the procedures,” El-Sisi said, adding that Egypt ultimately wants the aid to reach its destination safely.

In addition, upon his arrival at Cairo Stadium for the "Long Live Egypt-Palestine" event, the Egyptian president said, "Before the events of October 7, approximately 500 trucks used to enter daily. When faced with a significant crisis, it is not in our nature or principles to shut down the crossing."

He added that all Egyptians, whether through organizations or initiatives like the Presidential initiative “Hayah Karima” (Decent Life), have participated in alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

“Despite our challenging circumstances, I want to tell you that the volume of aid, compared to what was brought in during the past few days, is 75-80 percent of what the whole world contributed,” El-Sisi said, adding that he was not trying to boast but to convey how Egypt acted responsibly and how it promptly provided aid to the people in Gaza.

In conclusion, President El-Sisi expressed gratitude to all those involved in preparing aid for the people of Palestine, particularly the Egyptian people, regardless of class or any differences, and civil society organizations.