The Foreign Ministry of the parliament-appointed Libyan government led by Osama Hammad announced that participants in the “Soumoud” (Steadfastness) Convoy 2 will not be allowed to cross into Egypt unless they fully comply with Egyptian entry regulations and border procedures.
In an official statement, the ministry said it had been monitoring preparations by activists organizing the humanitarian convoy in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The government praised the initiative as an expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people and reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains a central issue for Libya and its population.
At the same time, the ministry emphasized the importance of respecting Egyptian sovereign regulations and security requirements. According to the statement, Egyptian authorities welcomed humanitarian efforts aimed at supporting Palestinians but confirmed that entry through land crossings is restricted to Libyan citizens only.
The ministry urged participants seeking access to Egyptian territory to follow official travel procedures by using air routes and obtaining the required visas through the competent authorities in their countries. Officials stressed that Libyan authorities would not permit the passage of individuals who fail to meet the agreed legal and administrative conditions for entry into Egypt.
The government also expressed readiness to coordinate with Libyan humanitarian organizations, particularly the Libyan Red Crescent, to receive and deliver humanitarian assistance on behalf of the convoy.
The statement highlighted Libya’s continued support for Palestinians through humanitarian initiatives and measures aimed at assisting Palestinians residing in Libya, including access to education, healthcare, and public services.
The ministry also reaffirmed Libya’s rejection of normalization with Israel, referencing legislation issued by the House of Representatives criminalizing all forms of normalization.
The convoy includes activists from Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania, and other countries seeking to reach Gaza. Previous attempts to reach the territory through Libya and Mediterranean routes were unsuccessful, including a convoy halted near Sirte earlier this year.