Egypt's Sisi Accuses Israel of Systematic Genocide in Gaza Amid Blockade

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has accused Israel of conducting a systematic genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, characterizing the conflict as a war of starvation and the liquidation of the Palestinian cause rather than a military operation aimed at political objectives or hostage negotiations. He emphasized that over 5,000 aid trucks are stranded on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing due to Israeli control of Gaza's borders, refuting accusations that Egypt is complicit in the blockade or hindering aid. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with a death toll exceeding 61,000 Palestinians since October 2023 and widespread malnutrition and disease outbreaks linked to the blockade. Israeli officials have indicated a possible escalation toward a full-scale offensive to seize Gaza, following the breakdown of ceasefire talks with Hamas. Sisi warned the international community that history will hold many accountable for inaction amid the worsening crisis and reiterated Egypt’s rejection of Palestinian displacement. The situation continues to draw global scrutiny as aid delivery remains severely restricted amid ongoing violence and suffering.