Arab states reject U.S. President’s proposal on palestinian displacement
Foreign ministers and officials from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Palestinian Authority, and the Arab League have strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Palestinians from Gaza should be relocated to neighboring countries.
In a joint statement, they warned that such a move would destabilize the region, escalate conflicts, and undermine peace efforts. The statement reaffirmed their rejection of any measures that infringe upon Palestinian rights, including settlement expansion, evictions, land annexation, or forced displacement under any justification.
Trump’s remarks last week, in which he called Gaza a “demolition site” and suggested that Egypt and Jordan should absorb displaced Palestinians, sparked widespread condemnation. Egypt and Jordan, both key U.S. allies, have repeatedly dismissed such proposals.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi denounced the idea, stating that Egyptians would protest against any forced displacement of Palestinians, calling it an “injustice” his country would not support. Despite the backlash, Trump reiterated his stance on Thursday, suggesting that Egypt and Jordan should comply given the substantial aid they receive from the U.S.
The Arab ministers also emphasized their commitment to working with Trump’s administration to achieve a just and comprehensive Middle East peace based on a two-state solution.
Additionally, they welcomed Egypt’s initiative to host an international conference with the United Nations to discuss Gaza’s reconstruction and stressed the importance of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in providing humanitarian aid. The ongoing conflict has left most of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents homeless, further intensifying concerns over long-term displacement and regional stability.
