Since 1948, Egypt has borne significant military burdens due to the Egyptian government's and people's commitment to protect the Palestinian people from Israeli aggression during the past six decades. It is well-established that Egypt has not shied away from its role towards the Palestinian cause, having provided more than 100,000 martyrs and 200,000 wounded during its wars with Israel for the sake of Palestine.

In 1948, the Egyptian army intervened in May after the end of the British Mandate over Palestine and the declaration of the State of Israel. The battles continued until international powers intervened and imposed a ceasefire. The Egyptian army bore the largest burden in the war against Israeli forces, with Egypt suffering thousands of martyrs and wounded.

In 1967, due to Egypt's stance alongside the Palestinian cause, Egypt became the target of Israeli aggression on June 5, 1967, which changed the situation in the Middle East. Israel now occupied the entirety of Palestine in addition to large parts of Egypt and Syria.

On October 6, 1973, Egypt engaged in a military confrontation with Israel, bringing the Arab-Israeli conflict to the international stage. On October 16, 1973, President Mohamed Anwar Sadat called for an international peace conference to settle the conflict in the Middle East, stressing the importance of the participation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

On October 22, 1973, in light of the Egyptian initiative, the United Nations Security Council issued Resolution 338, which called for a ceasefire, the implementation of Security Council Resolution 242, and the commencement of negotiations between the concerned parties to establish comprehensive peace in the region. Egyptian diplomacy focused on strengthening the Palestinian right and securing the necessary momentum for the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.

Egypt has always warned against Israel's plan for demographic change and the Judaization of Jerusalem. This can be inferred from Egypt's statement at the emergency Islamic summit to support Palestine and Jerusalem, which concluded in March 2016 with the adoption of the Jakarta Declaration and the resolution of the Fifth Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in support of Palestine and Jerusalem.

The statement reiterated Egypt's ongoing warnings about the fierce onslaught on occupied Jerusalem and the plans to change the city's identity and landmarks, erase Islamic culture, and manipulate its demographic composition. It stressed the importance of giving special attention to support the people of Jerusalem, who face the worst forms of discrimination as the first line of defense against ongoing Judaization operations. The statement also emphasized the importance of alleviating the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip amid the continued Israeli blockade. It is important to alleviate the deterioration that the Gaza Strip suffers from due to the ongoing Israeli siege. Egypt's previous positions on this issue include opposing the partition of Palestine on November 29, 1948, as it denied the Palestinian people the right to fully exercise self-determination on their entire land.

In 1950, Egypt opposed plans targeting the West Bank, asserting that it belonged to the Palestinian people and calling for the recognition of their legitimate rights in Palestine.

In September 1977, Egypt requested the UN General Assembly to study Israel's illegal actions in the occupied territories, which aimed to change the legal and demographic status of these lands, thus violating international principles and United Nations resolutions.

In July 1980, Egypt opposed the decision made by Israel on May 15, 1980, to annex Jerusalem, asserting its non-recognition of any geographic or political changes in Jerusalem. Egypt stressed that lasting peace in the region would not be achieved without Israel's complete withdrawal from all Arab territories occupied in 1967, including East Jerusalem.

In April 2005, Egypt expressed its strong commitment to the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Egyptian People's Assembly and the government condemned the aggression against the mosque.

In February 2007, Egypt expressed deep concern and displeasure regarding the actions of Israeli authorities, including digging and demolition operations near the Buraq Wall adjacent to Al-Aqsa Mosque. Egypt called on Israeli authorities to immediately cease any activities or constructions in this area or carry out any actions that would provoke the feelings of Muslims and arouse their anger.

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's speech at the Jerusalem Conference held recently at the Arab League University reflects the importance and presence of Jerusalem in the heart, mind, and emotions of every Egyptian. Egypt has not spared any effort in serving the Palestinian cause over the past decades.