In a statement on Wednesday 29 January, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi condemned any proposals to displace the Palestinian people, labeling such actions as an “injustice” that Egypt cannot support. This marked Al-Sisi’s first official response to recent comments made by the U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential relocation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. During a joint press conference with Kenyan President William Ruto, held on Wednesday 29 January, Al-Sisi asserted that Egypt’s position on the Palestinian issue remains non-negotiable. He emphasized, “There can be no compromise on Egypt’s historical stance regarding the rights of the Palestinian people.” The president’s remarks were a direct rebuttal to Trump’s controversial suggestion, made during a flight aboard Air Force One on Sunday 26 January, that Palestinians should be relocated to Jordan and Egypt due to the current situation in Gaza. Al-Sisi stated that such displacement could not be tolerated, as it poses a potential threat to Egypt’s national security. He reiterated Egypt’s commitment to working with the U.S. administration under President Trump toward achieving peace in the region. In light of the suffering endured by Palestinians in Gaza, who have faced…
Egypt’s Sisi Rejects Displacement of Palestinians after Trump Proposal
January 30, 2025
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
