27.09.2025 18:30
While the echoes of Egyptian President Abdulfattah el-Sisi's statement, "No one should expect me to engage in conflict to forcefully help the Palestinians," continue, a notable statement has come from Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Petro said, "We will prepare a volunteer list for those who want to fight in Palestine. I will fight too; I am not afraid."
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who participated in the rally supporting Palestine, stated, "We will prepare a volunteer list for those who want to fight in Palestine. I will fight too, I am not afraid."
COLOMBIAN LEADER'S "PALESTINE" STATEMENT
A noteworthy statement came from Colombian President Gustavo Petro. In his statement during the rally supporting Palestine, Petro said they would prepare a volunteer list for those who want to fight in Palestine.
PETRO: WE WILL PREPARE A VOLUNTEER LIST FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO FIGHT IN PALESTINE
Petro used the following expressions: "If Palestine disappears, humanity will also disappear. I invite all nations and states to establish an army based on volunteerism for the protection of humanity. Colombia will do its part in this process. We will prepare a volunteer list for those who want to fight in Palestine. If a president needs to fight, I will fight too, I am not afraid."
US CANCELS PETRO'S VISA
Shortly after Petro's statement, a notable step came from the US. The US canceled the visa of the Colombian President who participated in the rally supporting Palestine.
SISI: FORCING THE DOOR MEANS A MILITARY STEP
On the other hand, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi made a statement today that was the complete opposite of Petro's. Sisi pointed out that some circles are calling for forcibly bringing aid through the Rafah crossing, stating that this would mean a military operation. "No one should expect me to gamble with the lives of Egyptians and to engage in conflict to forcibly bring aid to Palestinians," said Sisi, emphasizing that he is responsible for ensuring the safety of his country's citizens.
"RAFAH CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT COORDINATION"
Sisi reminded that Gaza has only a 14-kilometer border with Egypt and is also connected to the outside world through the sea and other Israeli crossings. He stated that Rafah is designated for the passage of individuals, while the Kerem Shalom crossing is used for aid, adding that Rafah has been repeatedly destroyed in Israeli attacks, and its opening requires coordination each time it is repaired.
"ISRAEL IS VIOLATING THE AGREEMENT"
Sisi claimed that Israel has deployed its military units to the 'Philadelphia Corridor,' which violates the agreement between the two countries, saying, "This is an area that should be free of military presence; Israel's settlement effectively closes Rafah."
"WE HAVE EMPATHY BUT WE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN CONFLICT"
Sisi stated that Egypt's efforts to assist the people of Gaza will continue, saying, "Our people have empathy; however, we will not engage in conflict," and called for the dissemination of accurate information regarding Gaza.