Amid rising pressure on Egypt to admit Palestinian refugees, the country's prime minister, Mostafa Madbouly, said it remained committed to protecting its land and sovereignty regardless of the cost.
"We are prepared to sacrifice millions of lives to ensure that no one encroaches upon our territory,” Madbouly told a gathering in Sinai of military leaders, local tribal leaders, members of parliament and other politicians.
The prime minister said Egypt would never allow any imposed situation or the settlement of regional issues at its expense.
Persons:
Mostafa Madbouly, ” Madbouly
Locations:
Egypt, Sinai