Egypt refutes media reports on Trump call over Gaza situation

Egypt firmly denied reports of a weekend phone conversation between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and former US President Donald Trump.

The Egyptian state information service declared Tuesday that no such communication took place, dismissing claims circulating in the media. Officials emphasized that any direct engagement between the two leaders would have been publicly announced.

This clarification follows Trump’s controversial comments about relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, including Egypt and Jordan. Trump suggested “cleaning out” the Gaza Strip, stating he would prefer Egypt to take displaced individuals.

Trump had announced plans to discuss the matter with Sisi on Sunday. However, no official confirmation of a call came from either leader’s office, fueling speculation. On Monday, Trump reportedly claimed the conversation had occurred, saying, “I wish he [Sisi] would take some.”

Egypt’s foreign ministry issued a strong statement Sunday, rejecting any measures undermining Palestinians’ inherent rights to their land. It reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to protecting Palestinian sovereignty, dismissing both temporary and long-term solutions involving displacement.

As a critical US ally in the Middle East, Egypt holds a strategic role in regional stability. The nation was one of the few granted an exemption from Trump’s recent foreign aid freeze, underscoring its importance in US foreign policy.

Tensions around Gaza and the broader region remain high, with Egypt reiterating its stance against violating Palestinian territorial rights amid international debates on the crisis.

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