Egypt Rejects Trump’s Displacement Plan, Citing Threats to Palestinian Identity and Regional Stability
Egypt has firmly rejected proposals to forcibly displace the Palestinian people, arguing that such plans would “liquidate” the Palestinian cause and pose a threat to regional national security. The Egyptian presidency issued a statement on Tuesday condemning US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan, which calls for permanently displacing more than 2 million Palestinians from Gaza, asserting US control over the territory, and transforming it into an international beach resort.
In response, Egypt will host an emergency Arab League summit on March 4, focusing on countering Trump’s proposal and rejecting calls for Egypt and Jordan to resettle displaced Palestinians. Both nations have cited serious national security concerns over any forced resettlement initiatives.
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Earlier this week, Arab leaders from Gulf states, Egypt, and Jordan met in Riyadh to discuss these issues. Sources familiar with the meeting said the discussion centered on an Egyptian proposal that could potentially involve up to $20 billion in funding over three years from Gulf and Arab states, although no official confirmation has been provided.
The proposal has sparked deep fears among Palestinians, who worry it could echo the “Nakba”—the catastrophic displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. With regional tensions high, the upcoming summit aims to solidify a unified Arab response to safeguard Palestinian rights and regional stability.
