In a strong stance on Sunday, Egypt rejected the proposal to forcibly relocate Palestinians following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks urging the \"cleaning out\" of the Gaza Strip. Trump suggested moving Gaza's population to Egypt and Jordan, referring to the area as a \"demolition site.\"
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry emphasized Egypt's unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to remain on their land. The ministry condemned any attempts to infringe upon these inalienable rights, whether through settlement, annexation, or displacement.
Echoing these sentiments, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi described the proposed displacement as a \"red line\" that could jeopardize Egypt's national security and undermine the prospects for a two-state solution. Sisi warned that such actions would eliminate the foundation for Palestinian statehood, making peaceful resolution impossible.
Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023, both Egypt and Jordan have cautioned against plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and from the West Bank to Jordan. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry reiterated the importance of upholding the two-state solution, asserting that any removal of Palestinians from their territories would thwart efforts toward lasting peace.
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