Egyptian FM accuses Israel of “systematic genocide” in Gaza and slams Western inaction, even as evidence shows bustling food markets filled with Israeli goods and currency.
During a high-profile diplomatic visit to Athens, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered a scathing rebuke of the international community, accusing it of turning a blind eye to what he called Israel’s “systematic genocide” in Gaza.
“The international community should be ashamed of the tragic situation unfolding in Gaza,” Abdelatty said Wednesday, in comments reported by the Associated Press. “The suffering witnessed is a stain on the world’s conscience.”
Abdelatty, who met with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis for two hours, warned against the forced displacement of Palestinian Arabs, referring to Gaza as their “ancestral land.” He reaffirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of any Israeli proposal to relocate Palestinians or establish a so-called “humanitarian city” in the Strip.
But while Abdelatty painted Gaza as a humanitarian wasteland, new images from inside Gaza tell a far more complex story.
Just last week, a Gazan photographer working for the TPS news agency released footage from al-Sahaba Market in Gaza City, showing dozens of civilians shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, and canned goods — including products visibly labeled “Made in Israel.”
The video — which directly contradicts Hamas’s narrative of mass starvation — also shows shoppers using Israeli currency and navigating through market stalls overflowing with food. Much of the humanitarian aid, critics say, is seized by Hamas operatives, fueling their war effort rather than reaching the civilian population.
Israel has long accused Hamas of staging humanitarian crises for global sympathy while hoarding supplies meant for the people. The footage provides rare ground-level evidence of Hamas’s manipulation of public perception — even as Western media continue to amplify claims of famine and siege.
Ironically, despite his fiery rhetoric, Abdelatty represents Egypt — the first Arab nation to make peace with Israel — and one of 17 countries that recently signed a joint statement demanding that Hamas disarm and relinquish control of Gaza.
