This was stated by Mustafa during a press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. He explained the Palestinian National Authority’s efforts to reactivate state institutions in the sector. Mustafa clarified that managing Gaza is not a political gain or desire for power, but a national responsibility to confront displacement plans. He announced the formation of a committee, emphasizing that the goal is not to create a new entity, but to restore the functioning of legitimate Palestinian institutions.
In a related context, the Palestinian Prime Minister revealed ongoing cooperation with Egypt to organize the Gaza Reconstruction Conference in Cairo, reaffirming that the Palestine Liberation Organization remains the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
Abdel Aty explained that his visit to the crossing delivers a sincere message of solidarity to the Palestinian people, expressing strong condemnation of “the crimes of the occupation in Gaza, which blatantly violate international laws, especially targeting those waiting for humanitarian aid.” The Egyptian minister reiterated his country’s firm rejection of “any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land,” considering that “Egypt’s stance on the Palestinian issue is stable and unwavering.” He also condemned “Israeli statements about what is called Greater Israel,” describing them as “attempts to change the facts on the ground.”
These statements were part of Egypt’s diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to contain the crisis in Gaza, as Cairo continues its efforts to alleviate the worsening humanitarian situation through the crossing, amid escalating military tension in the sector.
