President Donald Trump has suggested evacuating hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, proposing they be taken in by Jordan and Egypt. The move was swiftly rejected by a group of Arab nations, including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and others, who warned that such a plan would destabilize the region.
Trump’s comments come amid widespread anger over the war in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions of people. The proposed evacuation plan raises painful historical memories for Palestinians, who were displaced from their homes during Israel’s 1948 establishment.
Egypt and Jordan immediately rejected Trump’s call, citing concerns about domestic stability and the potential impact on their peace treaties with Israel. Despite this, the Egyptian leader stressed the importance of reaching a lasting peace in the Middle East.
The rejection is seen as a notable show of unity from across the Arab world. The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and the Palestinian Authority also signed onto a joint statement rejecting the plan.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/world/middleeast/arab-nations-reject-trump-evacuate-gaza.html