Egypt has reiterated its firm stance that the Rafah crossing will not be reopened unless Israel completely withdraws from the Palestinian side of the crossing. This demand was communicated to both the United States and Israel during a recent meeting in Cairo. According to reports from Al-Hadath and Al Arabiya, Egypt has presented a formal proposal to the U.S., outlining its conditions for reopening the crossing, which include an unconditional Israeli withdrawal from the Rafah crossing and its surroundings, including the Philadelphi Corridor. The Egyptian position was also highlighted by Al-Qahera News TV, citing a high-ranking security source. The demand comes as Israel is at war, day 240.
Egypt demands Israeli withdrawal from Rafah crossing: Officials from the US, Israel, and Egypt concluded a meeting in Cairo today, with Egypt maintaining its position that Israel must withdraw from the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing for it to resume operations, according to two… https://t.co/WQwsWj1Xj6
Egypt stressed on Sunday the need for Israel to withdraw from the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing to resume its operation, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel reported, citing a high-ranking security source https://t.co/Kz2IXcxwwo https://t.co/HmoTLYD74h
Israel at war, day 240: Israel must pull out of Rafah crossing for it to resume activity, Egypt says https://t.co/WcokGfVh1l
#BREAKING Egypt told delegations of US and Israel of that it demands a "complete withdrawal" by Israel from the Rafah crossing: Al Arabiya sources
🇪🇬🇺🇸🇮🇱⚡ Egypt has sent a proposal to the U.S. requesting them to ask Israel to leave the Philadelphi Corridor.
#Egypt will present the US a paper with its demands to reopen the Rafah crossing, according to Al-Hadath report. The Egyptian paper includes an unconditional Israeli withdrawal from the Rafah crossing and its surroundings
A high-ranking Egyptian source: Egypt confirmed to all parties its firm and consistent position not to open the Rafah crossing as long as Israeli control remains over the Palestinian side of it.