Egypt's Stance on Gaza Aid: No Corridors for Civilians, Sources Reveal

Egypt has discussed plans with the United States and others to provide humanitarian aid through its border with Gaza Strip but rejects any move to set up safe corridors for refugees fleeing the enclave. Egypt insists that conflicts between Israel and the Palestinians should be resolved within their borders. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza, while U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan mentioned discussions about safe passage for civilians. Egypt has been intensifying efforts to contain the situation in Gaza and has discussed the idea of delivering aid through the Rafah crossing under a limited ceasefire. The crossing has been closed since Tuesday after Israeli bombardments hit the Palestinian side.