Egypt and Iraq Reject Palestinian Displacement, Urge Gaza Recovery Plan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held a phone call on Tuesday in which both leaders firmly rejected any attempt to expel Palestinians from their homeland and urged support for post-war recovery in Gaza.
According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the two leaders emphasized the need to implement the Arab-Islamic initiative focused on Gaza’s early reconstruction and humanitarian relief. The plan, backed by several Arab and Muslim-majority countries, aims to stabilize the war-torn enclave and rebuild vital infrastructure following months of Israeli military operations.
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On the situation in Syria, el-Sisi and al-Sudani affirmed their support for maintaining the country’s territorial integrity and political unity, highlighting the importance of regional stability.
The leaders also discussed preparations for the 34th Arab League summit, set to take place in Baghdad on May 17. Both Cairo and Baghdad expressed interest in expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and other key economic areas.
Al-Sudani, according to a post from his media office on the platform X, reiterated Iraq’s commitment to a unified Arab position on core regional challenges, with the Palestinian issue at the forefront. He also stressed the need for collaborative efforts to end the war in Gaza and promote regional dialogue to achieve lasting security.
The call comes as Arab leaders prepare for a pivotal summit, with mounting pressure to present a unified diplomatic response to the Gaza conflict and its regional implications.
