On Tuesday 1 April, the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate condemned provocative statements made by Israeli officials concerning Sinai, labeling them as a blatant violation of Egypt’s sovereignty. The Syndicate emphasized that these remarks challenge Egypt’s right to strengthen its military and defense presence across its territory, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Senior Israeli officials claimed that Egypt’s military presence in Sinai exceeds the limits set by the 1979 peace treaty, as per Israeli media. Additionally, Israel alleged that Egypt had expanded port facilities and extended airport runways, actions it has interpreted as violations of the treaty. In response, the Syndicate described these claims as a desperate attempt by Israeli officials to divert attention from the atrocities committed against civilians in Gaza. The Syndicate then condemned recent Israeli calls for the forced evacuation of Rafah and the displacement of Gaza’s residents; it also urged immediate Arab and international action to halt the ongoing violence as well as to prosecute Israeli leaders as war criminals. It also rejected all plans for the displacement of Palestinians, holding the international community—particularly the United States and Europe—accountable for their ongoing political and…
Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Condemns Israeli Provocations Over Sinai
April 3, 2025
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
