Egypt has firmly rejected an Israeli proposal to relocate Palestinians in Gaza to what is being called a “humanitarian city” in the south of the Strip, warning that such a move could lead to serious escalation. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Wednesday evening, Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Osama Abdel Khalek, said Cairo completely opposes any attempt at forced displacement of Palestinians. Abdel Khalek stressed that Egypt is calling for the full implementation of Security Council resolutions, especially Resolution 2735, saying that these obligations must not be disregarded. He also urged the Council to issue a resolution that compels Israel to halt its war on Gaza and end its blockade of the Palestinian people. He explained […]