• Major general Bakheet: A military operation reveals premeditated planning and precise timing.
• Unions, parties, and political forces declare full solidarity with the Palestinians' struggle.
• Egyptian policeman kills two Zionists, and senior lawyers volunteer to defend him. Potential presidential candidates express solidarity, align with intensive official movements.

The Palestinian military operation “Al-Aqsa Flood,” launched by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and its military wing, the “Al-Qassam Brigades,” on October 7, 2023, affirms the unity of the Egyptian-Palestinian struggle against Zionist aggression. This declaration was made in conjunction with Egypt's celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of Cairo and the Arab victory over the Zionist entity on October 6, 1973.

The strategic and military expert and advisor at the Military Academy for Advanced Studies and Strategy in Egypt, Major General Hamdi Bakhit, said in his interview with “Al-Mujtama” that the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation is drawing inspiration from the October 6, 1973, victory. The mujahideen chose Saturday, October 7, to make use of the state of relaxation and the horror anniversary the Zionist occupier is experiencing due to the 1973 war.

Major General Bakhit adds that the element of surprise was crucial to the resistance's attack. Their forces moved out of the Gaza Strip, abducted a large number of prisoners, and attacked more than 70 vital targets, including police and military units and settlements. This demonstrates meticulous planning and preparation for the day and time.

“Al-Mujtama” received official statements in which many Egyptian political parties and forces declared their support for the Palestinian right to resistance and jihad until the liberation of their land.

The Democratic Civil Movement (Coalition of Egyptian Opposition Parties) saluted the brave Palestinian resistance in Gaza, engaging in a fierce legitimate battle to affirm its rejection of the racist and vicious occupation.

They described the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation as stunning in its scope and targeting of the enemy's settlements along the border with Gaza. It underscores that the heroic Palestinian people adhere to the choice of resistance and are capable of defeating and humiliating the Zionist enemy that has violated the land, honor, and sanctities.

The Nasserist Al-Karama Party considered the actions of the Palestinian resistance heroes, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the glorious October War, as once again proving that victory over the Zionist entity is possible, indeed the only possibility, when will, intents, and efforts unite. Moreover, they called on everyone to support the resistance.

The Conservative Liberalism Party declared its support for the Palestinian people's right to resist and defend their land and sanctities against Zionist occupation, emphasizing that the only way to achieve lasting peace is “Israel's” withdrawal from the occupied territories.

The leftist Bread and Freedom Party urged the Egyptian government to provide all forms of humanitarian support to the Gaza Strip, sending urgent medical and relief aid and assisting in providing the necessary energy resources to operate hospitals and vital facilities in the Strip.

The Muslim Brotherhood praised the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation in its statement, confirming that it is a decisive response to prevent Zionist's plan to impose sovereignty on Al-Aqsa Mosque, deter any potential military action against Gaza, and stop the evasion of the Palestinian prisoners file in occupation prisons.

“The Egyptian Popular Campaign for Boycotting Israel” encouraged Egyptians to participate in boycott campaign activities as a form of resistance against the occupation, expressing their support for Palestinian resistance and all measures chosen by the Palestinian people to protect themselves.

Union and Political Support

The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate issued two consecutive statements within 48 hours since the start of the Palestinian military operation, declaring its full support for the Palestinian resistance and solidarity with the heroic Palestinian people. It also expressed its support for Palestinian journalists facing the brutal Zionist oppression.

The General Union of Egyptian Doctors announced its support and backing for the Palestinian people in responding to the crimes of the occupation and defending their occupied homeland, confirming its readiness to provide all types of support and assistance to the affected Palestinians.

In the same context, potential presidential candidate, and opposition politician Ahmed Al-Tantawy expressed his support for the Palestinian people and their right to resist occupation, apartheid, siege, and all forms of injustice they have been facing for decades.

The potential presidential candidate for the Republican People's Party, Hazem Omar, condemned all Zionist attacks on the Gaza Strip, holding the Zionist side responsible for all field consequences due to its continued provocation of the Palestinians.

Officially, Egypt considered the recent escalation in the occupied territories a result of the ongoing Zionist aggression against the Palestinians and the desecrating of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Both “the Presidency” and “Foreign Affairs” conducted numerous international and Arab calls to discuss ways to achieve peace and push for a comprehensive settlement.

The government health authorities in North Sinai announced their medical readiness to treat the injured by the Zionist bombings after being allowed to cross to the Egyptian side.

Egyptian policeman kills two Zionist tourists in Alexandria

The Egyptian policeman, Mr. Saber, born in Sharqia governorate, surprised everyone on October 8, 2023, by targeting a Zionist tourist group in Alexandria, north of the capital Cairo. This resulted in the deaths of two Zionist tourists and an Egyptian tour guide, sparking speculations about the motive behind the incident at this critical time.

Commenters on social media in Egypt linked the incident to the escalating Zionist aggression on Gaza, considering it “Egyptian revenge,” according to some. Others, especially those affiliated with the Egyptian authorities, viewed it as a violation of the agreements signed between the Egyptian and Zionist sides and as an individual incident that requires investigation.

The Prominent lawyer Montasser El-Zayat and Tarek Al-Awadi, a member of the Egyptian presidential pardon committee, volunteered to defend the Egyptian policeman. In a statement, Al-Awadi called on senior lawyers in Egypt, the General Syndicate of Lawyers, and human rights organizations to announce their collective volunteering to defend the accused policeman.

Al-Azhar: We stand firmly with Palestinians who restored our confidence and hope

Al-Azhar issued a statement praising the Palestinian people’s resistance against the Zionist occupation in the “Al-Aqsa Flood” battle.

Al-Azhar “mourns the silent world for the innocent victims of Palestine,” praising “the steadfastness of the brave Palestinian people” and praying to Allah to “grant them resilience in the face of the tyranny and terrorism of the Zionists and the shameful silence of the international community.”

In its statement, Al-Azhar extended “sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for our martyrs and the martyrs of the Islamic and Arab nations; the heroic martyrs of Palestine, who were killed defending their homeland, nation, and our cause, the Palestinian cause,” praying that Allah “grant the Palestinian people strength against the tyranny and terrorism of the Zionists.”

The statement added, “Al-Azhar proudly acknowledges the efforts of the Palestinian people, calling on the civilized world and the international community to view, with reason and wisdom, the longest occupation in modern history, the Zionist occupation of Palestine.” It emphasized that “this occupation is a stain in the history of humanity and the international community, which applies double standards and knows only hypocrisy when it comes to the Palestinian cause.”

The statement concluded, “Al-Azhar extends its support to the brave Palestinian people, who restored our confidence, lifted our spirit, and revived us, praying to Allah to grant them patience, resilience, tranquility, and strength, emphasizing that every occupation will eventually be defeated, sooner or later, regardless of its duration.”