Sisi 'Encouraged' by Gaza Truce Talks, While Gazans Are, You Know, Dead
Mainstream media reports Egyptian President al-Sisi finds Gaza truce talks 'encouraging' and even extended an invitation to Donald Trump. This conveniently overlooks Sisi's own government's iron grip on the Rafah crossing—a critical lifeline for Gaza's 2.3 million people. Since 2007, Egypt has collaborated in maintaining the siege, turning Gaza into what many call an open-air prison. (One might
call this 'encouraging' for some, but not for those trapped.) Sisi's 'encouraging' remarks come amid a humanitarian disaster his regime profits from. His government recently announced a significant increase in transit fees for Palestinians attempting to escape Gaza, reportedly demanding up to $10,000 per adult. According to Human Rights Watch, these fees, combined with strict controls, effectively
trap people in a war zone. It seems 'encouraging' is relative—encouraging for whom, exactly, when his regime blocks aid but pockets cash from desperate civilians?