US Mum On Criticism of Egypt For Closing Rafah Crossing While Slamming
Israel Constantly
Dr. Aaron Lerner 11 May 2024

While Secretary of State Blinken asked Egypt to reopen the Rafah Crossing
last week (see below) the Americans haven't treated Egypt to the same
continuous open pressure and criticism that it subjected its "we have your
back" ally, Israel.

Reopening Rafah Crossing would mean Egypt working in coordination with the
Israeli COGAT which is on the other side of the crossing.

This would be an important step towards establishing COGAT operations in the
Gaza Strip - the only truly workable "day after solution" for the time
being.
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US State Department stresses Washington's support for reopening Rafah
crossing

Fri 10 May 2024 08:37 AM
Basant Ahmed SEE News
https://see.news/us-state-department-stresses-washingtons-support-for-reopen
ing-rafah-crossing

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed with his Egyptian
counterpart Sameh Shoukry diplomatic efforts to prevent the spread of the
conflict in Gaza, Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US Department of
State said.

Blinken expressed to his Egyptian counterpart Washington's support for the
reopening of the Rafah crossing and the continued flow of aid, stressing
that his country rejects any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

Blinken confirmed to his Egyptian counterpart Biden's position that the
United States does not support a major military operation in Palestinian
Rafah.

Blinken thanked his Egyptian counterpart for Egypt's diplomatic efforts
aimed to work to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
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