Egyptian Army Fortifies Forces at Gaza Border

October 13, 2023

The fence at the border between Egypt and Gaza. (Photo: Idol, via Wikimedia Commons)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff

Citing Egyptian security officials on Friday, the Associated Press news agency said that Egypt is reinforcing its forces along the border with the besieged Gaza Strip. 

The officials said that Cairo is taking ‘unprecedented measures’ to strengthen the border with Gaza and to prevent any infiltration. 

This comes amid calls by Israel for Palestinians to leave Gaza, and by others to open a humanitarian corridor, so that the residents of the Strip cross the border with Egypt. 

Israel is not allowing any form of aid to enter Gaza, including medical supplies, doctors, or any kind of assistance. 

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said in a speech on Thursday that what is happening in Gaza is a great danger, and that Israel is hoping to “liquidate the (Palestinian) cause”.

(The Palestine Chronicle)