Egypt moves to prevent exodus of Palestinians from besieged Gaza

Egypt is taking steps to prevent a mass exodus from the Gaza Strip into its Sinai Peninsula amid Israeli bombardment. Egypt has urged Israel to provide safe passage for civilians from Gaza instead of encouraging them to flee towards Sinai. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called the situation in Gaza "highly dangerous" and is pursuing a negotiated solution to the violence.

Oct 11, 2023 - 15:30
Egypt moves to prevent exodus of Palestinians from besieged Gaza
Egypt is taking steps to prevent a mass exodus from the Gaza Strip into its Sinai Peninsula amid Israeli bombardment. Egypt has urged Israel to provide safe passage for civilians from Gaza instead of encouraging them to flee towards Sinai. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called the situation in Gaza "highly dangerous" and is pursuing a negotiated solution to the violence.