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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said there will be "no popular normalization" with Israel unless a just peace is reached that ends the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Sisi made the remarks Saturday during the inauguration of the State Strategic Command headquarters in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, east of Cairo, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
"There will be no lasting peace, no true stability, and no popular normalization except with a just peace that ends the occupation, puts an end to injustice and aggression, restores rights to their rightful owners, and provides security for all," Sisi said.
He added that a just peace would give the peoples of the region "an opportunity to live in stability and prosperity."
Sisi also called for support for the Gaza ceasefire, which took effect in October 2025, and for a recent framework deal between Iran and the U.S. to end their conflict.
He urged efforts to prevent any attempts to undermine both agreements.
His remarks came as Egypt inaugurated the State Strategic Command, a facility Sisi described as a major development in the country's command-and-control and operational management capabilities.
Speaking about the newly opened headquarters, Sisi said the State Strategic Command includes advanced technological infrastructure, secure communications systems, intelligence-gathering and analysis capabilities, and an integrated framework linking political and military leadership.
"The command is not only responsible for managing military situations but also serves as a cornerstone of the state's ability to confront challenges and exceptional circumstances," he said.
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