Mahmoud Al-Habbash, the chief advisor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has praised Egypt’s intervention in halting what he described as a “plan to displace Palestinians,” describing Cairo’s stance as a defining barrier against forced migration amid ongoing Israeli military operations.
In an interview broadcast Sunday night on Cairo News Channel, Al-Habbash emphasized that stopping the violence must remain the absolute priority.
“We are losing more victims as a result of the aggression,” he stated, calling every Palestinian life lost a “strategic loss” to the nation.
Al-Habbash hailed Egypt’s diplomatic role, stating that Cairo had drawn a “red line” in the face of displacement efforts. “The Egyptian position thwarted the plan to displace Palestinians,” he said.
“Displacing Palestinians from their land is a red line.”
He highlighted Egypt’s success in rallying international opposition to any forced displacement policy, asserting that Israel seeks to dominate 22% of historically Palestinian territory.
According to Al-Habbash, such ambitions are part of broader efforts to weaken the Palestinian national identity.
“The priority is to protect the Palestinian presence,” he reiterated, emphasizing the existential threat posed by any removal of Palestinians from their homeland.
He warned that losing any part of the population weakens the political, cultural, and territorial integrity of the Palestinian cause.
Al-Habbash also expressed cautious optimism over efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict in Gaza, commending both Egypt and Qatar for their ongoing mediation initiatives.
“We hope these efforts will succeed in halting the war on the Gaza Strip,” he said, referring to negotiations aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire.
As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to mount, the region remains at the heart of global diplomatic attention.
With displacement fears now dominating regional discourse, Egypt’s role is increasingly being recognized as central to the effort to safeguard Palestinian lives and territory.
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