Egypt rejected Lapid’s proposal for Gaza administration, citing national security, historical context, and commitment to Palestinian rights. The nation opposes any roles that filter responsibility onto them from Israel, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.

Egypt has firmly declined a proposition from Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid for the country to manage the Gaza Strip for up to 15 years, with the promise of external debt cancellation. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry labeled this initiative as an attempt to bypass the larger Arab and Egyptian position on the Palestinian issue, emphasizing Israel’s obligation to withdraw from occupied territories and establish a sovereign Palestinian state.

Egypt’s rejection of the administration of Gaza stems from various factors, such as national security concerns, historical context, and a commitment to Palestinian rights. Egypt asserts that it will not become a tool for enforcing Israeli policies and insists that resolution to the Palestinian issue must involve ending the occupation and restoring Palestinian governance. Egypt upholds its role in mediation while rejecting direct involvement in Gaza’s administration.

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