Egypt's State Information Service Head: We Defend National Security While Championing Palestinian Cause

Cairo, Friday - Diaa Rashwan, Chairman of Egypt's State Information Service, stated today that Egypt continues to simultaneously safeguard its national security while defending the Palestinian cause.

In an interview with Cairo News Channel, Rashwan emphasized that Egypt's mediation efforts with Qatar uphold truth, justice, international legitimacy, and Palestinian rights to achieve a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Key Points from Rashwan's Statement:

1. Ceasefire Efforts Continue Despite Israeli Aggression

   • "Cairo has exerted relentless efforts to preserve all phases of the Gaza ceasefire agreement"

   • Egypt remains engaged despite ongoing Israeli military operations

2. Egypt's Regional Military and Political Role

   • "Egypt maintains the strongest military presence in the region"

   • "We've positioned ourselves as the most capable Arab mediator in Palestinian affairs"

   • Cairo has hosted Palestinian faction meetings for decades

3. Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza

   • Provided 75% of total aid entering Gaza

   • Treated 105,000 Palestinian patients (injured or chronically ill)

   • Processed thousands of aid trucks through Rafah crossing

   • Allocated 100 hospitals for Gaza medical cases

4. War Mediation Timeline

   • Intensified mediation efforts immediately after war began (Oct 7, 2023)

   • Initiated aid deliveries from the first week of the conflict

   • Orchestrated both ground and airdrop aid operations with international partners

   • Brokered initial 42-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange starting January 19

   • Israel violated agreement, resuming military operations March 18

5. Current Casualty Figures

   • 51,000 Palestinian martyrs

   • 117,000 injured since October 7, 2023

Diplomatic Terminology Notes:

• "Israeli aggression" maintained as official Egyptian position

• "Martyrs" used per Palestinian narrative

• "Violation" describes Israeli resumption of hostilities

• "Mediation" frames Egypt's neutral role