Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has emphasized a “full Arab consensus” against the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
During a meeting in Washington with US Senator Chris Van Hollen, Abdelatty underscored the unified stance of Arab nations amid US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to evacuate Palestinians.
Since Jan. 25, Trump has suggested that Gaza’s residents should be relocated to neighboring Arab countries, an idea firmly rejected by Egypt, Jordan, and Palestinian leaders.
According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty and Van Hollen discussed enhancing the strategic partnership between Egypt and the US.
Their meeting also delved into “the latest developments regarding the Palestinian cause,” where Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians.
He further stressed “the necessity of establishing a political framework” that would lead to an independent Palestinian state and secure the right of self-determination for its people.
On Feb. 4, Trump proposed that Washington would “take over” Gaza, claiming a redevelopment plan could transform the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
The suggestion was met with fierce opposition from Palestinians, Arab nations, and global powers, including Canada, France, Germany, and the UK.
Trump’s relocation proposal followed a ceasefire agreement on Jan. 19 that temporarily halted Israel’s deadly offensive, which has claimed more than 48,100 Palestinian lives and devastated Gaza.
