Egypt has blocked a planned activists' march aimed at challenging Israel's blockade on Gaza by halting their passage to the border. Despite international pressure and a humanitarian focus, dozens of activists were deported shortly after arriving in Cairo for the event. Organizers maintained their resolve to continue the march, planned to take place from Arish to the Gaza border. Egyptian authorities stressed the necessity of prior authorization for such demonstrations, while government officials acknowledged ongoing diplomatic communication regarding the situation of detained activists.
Egypt has publicly denounced the restrictions on aid entering Gaza and repeatedly called for an end to the war. It has said that foreign activists aimed to travel to Northern Sinai without obtaining required authorisations.
Authorities deported more than three dozen activists, mostly carrying European passports, upon their arrival at Cairo International Airport in the past two days, an Egyptian official said on Thursday.
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