Egyptian foreign ministry blames Israel for blocking aid to Gaza

The Egyptian foreign ministry has accused “western media” of targeting the country about the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

On the social media site X, formally known as Twitter, the Egyptian foreign minister said the media were “Promoting displacement scenario, holding Egypt responsible for the Crossing closure despite Israeli targeted attacks and refusal of aid entry and recently insinuating Egypt responsibility for obstructing third-country nationals exit.”

It added: “Rafah crossing is open and Egypt is not responsible for obstructing third-country nationals exit.” A subsequent tweet said: “The opportunity is available tomorrow to change course and awaken the conscience.”

Targeting 🇪🇬 in Western media is clear in the current crisis ! Promoting displacement scenario, holding 🇪🇬 responsible for the Crossing closure despite 🇮🇱 targeted attacks & refusal of aid entry & recently insinuating 🇪🇬 responsibility for obstructing third-country nationals exit

— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) October 20, 2023

Rafah crossing is open and Egypt is not responsible of obstructing third-country nationals exit….

— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) October 20, 2023

The opportunity is available tomorrow to change course and awaken the conscience!!! pic.twitter.com/XJCqYGCJIc

— Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) October 20, 2023