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Analyzing the Egyptian Regime’s Narrative on the Displacement of Gaza Residents and Revealing Control Over the Sinai Discourse

In a move that reflects the extent of control over the political and media sphere in Sinai, identical statements in text and content were issued in recent days by two different entities: the first under the name of the National Front Party, and the second under the name of the Egyptian Tribes and Families Union.

Despite the different titles, the complete similarity between the two statements raises deep questions about the independence of these entities and whether they truly express popular positions or are merely media tools in the hands of the Egyptian regime.

Textual data analysis: identical speech and Unified Terminology

Using text analysis techniques, it becomes clear that the issued statements are more than 95% identical, indicating that the primary source is one. No significant differences in wording or style were observed, which raises questions about the extent of coordination between these entities and state decision-making tools.

The two entities that issued the statements have close ties to the Egyptian regime through Ibrahim Al-Arjani, who is considered the strongest state figure in Sinai.

Al-Arjani is known for his strong connections to security institutions, which reinforces the possibility that these statements are merely an extension of the official discourse being promoted through multiple fronts.

Analyzing the terminology used reveals that the statements rely on the same key phrases such as “categorical rejection of displacement plans,” “crossing red lines,” and “supporting the Egyptian political leadership.” This similarity is an indicator of a systematic process of directing discourse in Sinai.

Security Deployment of Discourse and Israeli Reaction

In addition to media guidance, the pattern of issued statements indicates a security strategy aimed at controlling political activity in Sinai, where the media and political map is being redrawn in line with the state’s security vision. Local figures like Al-Arjani are used to ensure the implementation of this strategy.

Meanwhile, electronic flies promoted the same Egyptian regime narrative by publishing hashtags #Egypt_Imposes_Its_Will and #Trump_No_Displacement. ‘Taqassy’ monitored several accounts, known for their electronic activity in favor of the Egyptian security authorities, such as the @BASSEMELMASSRY account, active in promoting these hashtags.

The data analysis shows that the Egyptian regime manages the media discourse in Sinai with an iron fist through multiple fronts. The similarity between the statements reflects a centralized system that controls any media or political content issued from the region. With the continuation of this policy, it becomes difficult to distinguish independent voices in Sinai, as all statements have become merely an echo of what is intended to be said according to the regime’s priorities.

In contrast, Israeli social media platforms and pro-occupation accounts witnessed a state of great optimism about the possibility of implementing the plan to displace Gaza residents. This optimism was notably evident through posts by several prominent media figures, most notably Israeli journalist Eddy Cohen.

Cohen published a striking statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, saying: “There will be no reconstruction in Gaza except after displacement.”

He mentioned the names of streets and areas in “New Gaza” as if they had become part of Israel. Among the names he mentioned was a street named “Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.”