In the midst of an escalating humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza, the President of Egypt’s recent statements delivered during the Vietnamese President’s visit marked a turning point in Egypt’s international discourse. They were not mere reactions, but calculated, strategic messaging that demands serious reflection.
The President’s speech was a direct and unambiguous address to global public opinion, particularly in Europe and the United States precisely why I chose to write this article in English, to amplify the message and clarify its strategic dimensions. It demands serious reflection, especially in light of ongoing efforts to undermine Egypt’s role in the Gaza crisis and deflect responsibility from the real perpetrators.
The President stated clearly that what is happening in Gaza is no longer a conventional political conflict or a hostage negotiation. It has become a political blackmail operation using mass suffering to negotiate the liquidation of the Palestinian cause through systematic starvation and genocide.
In this regard there are implicitly Key Questions raised and we have to tackle with: Who Is Truly Responsible? Who controls the majority of Gaza’s border crossings? Who blocks fuel, food, and medicine from reaching civilians? And finally, who benefits from undermining Egypt’s role?
The answers are self-evident but they require a media strategy rooted in evidence and truth to reach the global conscience. So a counter-narrative is urgently needed which is based on documentation, facts, and transparency. It is essential to showcase Egypt’s humanitarian and political efforts and to challenge the disinformation campaigns that seek to undermine its credibility.
Accordingly, to fully understand the significance of this speech, it must be examined across two main dimensions: its formal structure and its substantive content.
On the Formal Dimension level, it is a message of Strength and Sovereignty, the President’s tone was clear and assertive intentionally so. It reflected a strategic communication shift, where Egypt no longer tolerates partial narratives or campaigns surrounding its role at the Rafah crossing.
By describing the accusations against Egypt as “bankruptcy,” the President conveyed a decisive moral and political stance: that Egypt refuses to be scapegoated while it carries a disproportionate burden in the Gaza crisis.
Moreover, This speech was not isolated; it was echoed in multiple forums, including his excellency meeting with the Vietnamese President and his visit to the Military Academy, that this is not spontaneous rhetoric it signals the consistency and cohesive foreign policy doctrine.
On the Substantive Dimension, Far from being abstract or defensive, the President’s speech laid out a historical comprehensive factual record that dismantles the disinformation:
• Crossings: Out of five access points to Gaza, four are under Israeli control. Egypt controls only the Rafah crossing, which it has kept open despite four previous attempts to destroy it.
• Aid Flow: Egypt has provided 70% of the humanitarian aid delivered to Gaza, facilitating over 5,000 aid trucks, including from international partners. These figures directly counter the false narratives questioning Egypt’s commitment.
• Strategic Vision: Since 2007, Egypt has pursued a proactive preventive policy aimed at avoiding a direct clash between Hamas and Israeli forces. This foresight stemmed from an understanding that such a confrontation would devastate both Gaza and the region an assessment now tragically confirmed.
In brief Egypt’s Resolve Against Political Manipulation and this was not a defensive speech it was rather an offensive against deception. Egypt has drawn a line to redirect its outrage toward the true perpetrators, rather than those providing lifelines.
Egypt remains as committed as ever to the Palestinian cause but it is now more vocal, more assertive, and more strategic in defending its role against manipulation and misinformation.
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