Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, reiterated the country’s unwavering support for the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, following a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mostafa on Wednesday, 5 February. The officials highlighted the importance of accelerating recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza without the need for displacing Palestinians. They stressed the determination of Gaza’s residents to remain on their land. Minister Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s steadfast support for the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. He called for a permanent and just political solution to the Palestinian issue through the two-state framework. The meeting comes in light of recent international developments, notably U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” The plan involves relocating Gaza’s 1.8 million residents to other Arab countries and redeveloping the area. This proposal has been met with fierce opposition from regional leaders, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who has emphatically rejected any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homeland. In a strong statement, President Abbas reaffirmed that the Palestinian people would not surrender their land, rights, or sacred sites. He emphasized…
Egypt Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Rights Amid U.S. Gaza Proposal
February 5, 2025
