Millions of popular crowds in Sinai and Arish support Sisi, welcome Macron, and reject the displacement of Palestinians.

On the outskirts of Gaza, Arish speaks out: No displacement from the land, no peace without rights.

In a scene where politics blended with symbolism, and the official decision was the voice of the people, the city of Arish, the western gateway to Sinai, stood as a living witness to Egypt's steadfast stance on the Palestinian cause and Cairo and Paris' rejection of displacement.

In the heart of the city, which bears a long history of steadfastness and rejection of occupation throughout history, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, arrived for a visit carrying profound humanitarian messages and unambiguous political stances.

Crowds of citizens of all backgrounds and ages gathered around the city, coinciding with the official tour that included Arish General Hospital and the Red Crescent Center. Waving Palestinian and Egyptian flags, they chanted slogans affirming their absolute rejection of any infringement on the rights of Palestinians or their forced displacement from their land, a spontaneous popular expression that reinforced the political message of the visit.

Arish was not merely a transit point for delegations; it was a platform for action and a silent square proclaiming that Egypt, both officially and popularly, stands on the front lines in defense of Palestinian rights and refuses to allow its land to be a gateway for displacement schemes or a silent partner in redrawing the map of injustice.

The Sinai Peninsula holds a special symbolism in the Egyptian and Arab consciousness, distinguishing it from other lands. It is not just a piece of land; it represents a stronghold of history, national struggle, and the resilience of the Egyptian people.

Throughout the ages, Sinai has witnessed continuous resistance against various occupations and has maintained its deep connection to the Palestinian cause, which has always been a vital component of its national security. With its long history of confronting aggression, Sinai has always served as a natural bridge linking the fate of Egypt and the Palestinians. This land holds great sanctity for Egyptians, who view preserving it as part of defending their national and pan-Arab identity.

Arish and Sinai, with such symbolism, can never and certainly not be a launching pad for displacement schemes. Rather, they serve as a bridge through which humanitarian and political support can flow into Gaza. From Arish, a city on the outskirts of Gaza, messages of rejection of all attempts at liquidation or forced displacement were sent out today.

When Presidents Sisi and Macron arrived in Arish, the scene was more than just an official visit; the circulated images of their arrival reflected a powerful symbol of united political and humanitarian stances. Behind the two presidents, popular crowds appeared in an unprecedented scene, as the streets were filled with demonstrators waving Palestinian and Egyptian flags and banners rejecting displacement. Their faces were filled with determination and resolve, as they expressed their categorical rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians or infringe upon their legitimate rights in their homeland.

These moments, witnessed and observed by the entire world, carried a very clear message: Arish, with its strategic and symbolic location, stands firmly with Egypt in defending the Palestinian cause. The images circulated on television and in newspapers around the world reflected the unity of the people and government, confirming to all that the rejection of displacement is not merely a political position, but rather a popular voice that beats in the heart of every Egyptian citizen, rejecting any infringement on Palestinian land or rights.

The two presidents' visit included an inspection of the conditions of the wounded Palestinians whom Egypt has received for treatment since the beginning of the aggression, who were transported through the Rafah crossing. The two presidents also reviewed Egyptian relief efforts, described as the "only lifeline" for Gaza. Cairo, in coordination with the Egyptian and International Red Crescent, delivered tens of thousands of tons of aid amid extremely complex security conditions.

Last year, France sent a field hospital to Arish to enable French and Egyptian medical teams to treat wounded Palestinians following the military escalation in Gaza, a move that reflects France's continued support for Egyptian humanitarian efforts.

This visit comes at a particularly sensitive time, amid escalating Israeli threats to launch a large-scale military operation on the Palestinian city of Rafah, a border city teeming with more than 1.5 million displaced Palestinians living under catastrophic living conditions. In the face of these scenarios, Egypt stands out with its unequivocal voice: No to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, no to a settlement imposed at the expense of rights, and no to compromising the dignity of the Palestinian people.

Arish, a land of steadfastness and dignity, remains a testament that Egypt will never be part of the scenario of liquidation and displacement that the enemies of truth, goodness, and peace believe they are capable of enforcing against the Palestinians.

The visit of Sisi and Macron to this city, coinciding with the popular crowds rejecting the displacement, represents a decisive message to the world: No to displacement, no to compromising Palestinian rights, no to unjust deals.

In the land of Arish, where politics and popular will merge, the Egyptian position remains as firm as mountains: attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause will not pass.

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