2023-10-20 06:57:19
Egypt’s squares are preparing to receive demonstrations called by popular factions and political parties in solidarity with Palestine and in support of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in his position rejecting the displacement of the residents of Gaza to Egypt.
The political forces in Egypt have allocated several squares to receive the demonstrators, and it appears that there is a great response to these calls from all segments of the people.
Perhaps the most famous square that will receive the demonstrators is the square in which the monument to the Unknown Soldier was placed, and next to it is the shrine of the late Egyptian President Mohamed Anwar Sadat, the transit commander in the October 6 War.
News of these demonstrations topped social networking sites in Egypt, with thousands confirming their participation in the demonstration in support of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Over the past two days, demonstrations took place in many cities, from the north to the south of the country, and their organization was supervised by unions, associations, university students and others.
In a press conference in Cairo with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi renewed his assertion that “the forced displacement of Palestinians cannot be allowed,” adding that if the situation were like that, he “proposes transferring civilians from Gaza to the Israeli Negev desert until… End of military operations.
He also affirmed his confidence that millions of Egyptian people empower him to refuse to displace the Palestinians or liquidate their cause at the expense of Egyptian lands.
This comes at a time when an Egyptian sovereign source responded to the statements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting the opening of the Rafah crossing, saying that “Egypt will not allow the evacuation of foreigners from the Gaza Strip, and escalation will be met with escalation.”
Message internally and externally
The Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue (composed of political, trade union, civil society and youth forces) called for a popular mobilization on Friday, in front of the Unknown Soldier Monument east of the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
The Council’s statement stated, “The gathering of all segments of the Egyptian people that day in this place, which symbolizes the steadfastness of Egypt, its people and its army, and its great victory in October 1973, is an important message on the 50th anniversary of this victory for everyone concerned.”
Also, “this rally will be a clear message to everyone that the people of Egypt stand united in defense of the security and interests of their country, and support without borders all the issues of their Arab nation, most importantly the Palestinian issue, and that they will not allow it to be liquidated in any way.”
Demonstrations and vigils
• Thousands gathered in Al-Hosary Square in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate, chanting in support of the Palestinians and declaring their authorization to the Egyptian President to freely act and take the necessary measures to protect national security.
• In Qena Governorate, a demonstration chanted, “We are with you, President,” in reference to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s refusal to displace the residents of Gaza, and “Palestine is Arab.”
• Sohag Governorate witnessed protests in several streets, and popular marches took place in the governorates of Dakahlia, Alexandria, Sharkia, and others.
• Demonstrations also took place in universities, including Cairo University and Alexandria University, carrying banners to express their rejection of the displacement of Palestinians and the use of violence once morest them.
• Hundreds of lawyers gathered in front of the headquarters of the Bar Association in Cairo, carrying banners condemning the Israeli aggression on Gaza. Journalists also organized a similar rally in front of the headquarters of their association next to the Bar Association, demanding quick solutions to stop the war and preserve the Palestinians’ land.
• The campaign of the presidential candidate, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, organized a rally in which its members participated in support of El-Sisi’s position on not displacing the Palestinians, and stopped all its activities.
• The Egyptian Alliance of Parties, consisting of 42 political parties, announced the authorization of the Egyptian President to take the necessary measures regarding this file.
President’s mandate
From the middle of a demonstration in Qena Governorate, MP Mohamed Atallah spoke to Sky News Arabia regarding “the right of the Palestinian people to defend their land,” and also affirmed “President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s mandate to take what is necessary to preserve Egypt’s security.” “The nationalist.”
Reverend Royce Abdel Malak, a church priest, called on the Palestinians “not to give up their land at all,” stressing the solidarity of the Egyptian Church also “with our brothers in Palestine, and we pray to our Lord that peace will come to the entire world.”
For its part, the World Youth Forum (which has been organizing an annual global youth conference for several years in Egypt) announced its support for the rights of the Palestinians, as well as the positions of the Egyptian state, and authorized President Sisi to take the necessary measures. This is to maintain global peace and security, according to what was reported by Egyptian newspapers.
The Egyptian President decided to declare a state of public mourning for a period of 3 days for the lives of the victims of the bombing of the Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, and all Palestinian victims of attacks.
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