President Abdel Fattah El Sisi extended greetings on Friday to Egyptians, marking the 43rd anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day.
In his speech, President El Sisi renewed his pledge to continue building and protecting Egypt’s soil, watered by the blood of heroes, and to preserve the people’s resources.
“Sinai has engraved in the very soul of the Egyptian people an indelible, unequivocal truth: it is an indivisible part of our nation, safeguarded by the solid will of its people, the unshakable valor of its army, and the unyielding resolve of its sons, who have penned the most magnificent tales of heroism in defense of its sacred soil,” he said.
The president has noted that the defense of Sinai and safeguarding every inch of the homeland, have been an irrevocable covenant and a steadfast principle enshrined in the faith of all Egyptians; deeply “entrenched in the conscience of the nation, generation after generation, as a fundamental tenet of our national security, one that admits neither compromise nor concession”.
He paid tribute to the Egyptian Armed Forces, whose noble martyrs offered their precious souls to defend our land and uphold our honor, inscribing upon the pages of history an enduring epic of sacrifice and devotion, side by side with the men of the civil police, who engaged in a ferocious battle to obliterate terrorism from the cherished soil of Sinai.
“With immense national pride, we also commemorate the masterful Egyptian diplomacy and the dedicated national task force. They resolutely demonstrated that rights are reclaimed through determined will, extensive knowledge, and unwavering patience. They waged a groundbreaking legal battle, ultimately affirming Egypt’s sovereignty over Taba through the esteemed international arbitration process. This stands as a brilliant chapter in the annals of our nation’s triumphs,” he stated.
Regional challenges
President El Sisi reiterated Egypt’s rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their homeland.
“Amidst the unprecedented challenges engulfing the region, the relentless war in the Gaza Strip persists unabated, unleashing utter devastation, and claiming the lives of tens of thousands of defenseless victims in an abhorrent humanitarian catastrophe that will shamefully scar the records of history,” he said.
He has made it clear that Egypt’s stance has been unshakable, from the outset, demanding an urgent and immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and detainees and the unfettered delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
“Egypt has also firmly and categorically rejected any displacement of the Palestinian people from their ancestral homeland,” he said, noting that Egypt remains, as it has always been, a solid bulwark against all endeavors aimed at the liquidation of the Palestinian cause.
“Egypt affirms that the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip must be executed in accordance with the Arab-Islamic plan, without any forms of displacement, thereby ensuring both the upholding of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the safeguarding of its paramount national security,” he said.
Just peace
The president has reaffirmed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, grounded in international resolutions, remains the sole path to achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace, thereby ending the cycle of violence and vengeance.
“History bears witness to the peace accord between Egypt and Israel, brokered through American mediation, which stands as a demonstrable model for resolving intractable conflicts, quelling vengeful sentiments and establishing peace and stability,” he said.
“Today, we declare with a unified voice: ‘Just peace is the imperative choice towards which we all shall strive’. We look with earnest expectation to the international community, foremost among them the United States, and specifically US President Donald Trump, to assume their anticipated and pivotal role,” he added.
