Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon blasting recent statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of attempting to deflect Israeli public attention and disrupt ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire and exchange of hostages in Gaza. In a statement released on 3 September, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Netanyahu’s remarks, which were made the previous day, as an attempt to shift blame and justify Israel’s aggressive policies in the region. Netanyahu’s statements have sparked significant controversy, particularly his claims regarding the alleged smuggling of weapons into Gaza through the Egypt-Gaza border. Speaking to Israeli media on 2 September, Netanyahu criticized Egypt’s handling of border security, suggesting that Hamas has been able to rearm and fortify itself. He specifically cited the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip along the Gaza-Egypt border, as a critical pathway for Hamas’s rearmament, arguing that Israeli control over this area is essential to national security. Netanyahu’s remarks extended beyond current events, implicating past Egyptian leaders, including former President Hosni Mubarak and former President Mohamed Morsi. He alleged that security failures during their tenures contributed to the current…
Egypt Condemns Netanyahu’s Claims that Hamas Smuggles Weapons Through Egypt Border
September 3, 2024
