Egypt reaffirmed on Sunday 26 January, its rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from Gaza to the Sinai Peninsula, describing such actions as a “red line” and a violation of international law. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed Egypt’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people on their land and upholding their legitimate rights. The ministry firmly opposed any attempts to forcibly remove Palestinians from their homeland, warning that such actions would undermine regional stability and extend the conflict. The statement also called on the international community to implement the two-state solution and establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The remarks came amid a press briefing aboard Air Force One on Saturday 25 January, US President Donald Trump revealed that he had proposed relocating more than one million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, including Jordan. Echoing Egypt’s position, the Arab League on Sunday 26 January, condemned any attempts to uproot Palestinians from their land, warning that such actions amount to ethnic cleansing. “The forced displacement and eviction of people from their land can only be called…
Egypt Rejects Forced Displacement of Palestinians Outside Their Homeland
January 27, 2025
