Watan-Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty emphasized, during a phone call with his American counterpart Marco Rubio, the importance of continuing the implementation of the Gaza agreement in its three phases. He stressed that this process must ensure the exchange of prisoners, the return of Palestinians to their homes, and the continued flow of humanitarian aid.
Abdel Aty underscored “the necessity of safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian people, who are determined to remain on their land and reject any attempts to relocate or forcibly displace them.” He highlighted the importance of respecting Palestinian resilience and their right to self-determination.
This statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned the idea of relocating Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan. He stated that he had spoken with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and intended to discuss the matter with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ambassador Tamim Khalaf, confirmed that the two ministers discussed developments regarding the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the necessity of shaping a political horizon to help end the “Israeli-Palestinian conflict” based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy.
Warnings About the Consequences of Displacement
In the same context, the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post cited informed sources stating that Egypt and Jordan had issued warnings to individuals close to Trump. They cautioned that his alleged plan to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip could jeopardize normalization efforts in the region and negatively impact internal stability in both countries.
During a speech before the International Human Rights Council in Geneva, Abdel Aty reaffirmed Egypt’s historical stance against any attempts to displace Palestinians or forcibly transfer them, whether temporarily or permanently.
He warned that such plans “threaten regional stability and undermine prospects for peace,” arguing that the delay in resolving the Palestinian issue through ending the occupation and restoring Palestinian rights is the real root cause of instability in the Middle East.
The minister pointed out that although Egypt currently hosts 10.7 million foreigners from 62 nationalities—including refugees and migrants—it is facing unprecedented pressures due to weak international support. He stressed that Egypt’s ability to continue bearing these burdens is “at a critical juncture.”
He added that Cairo has integrated newcomers into society rather than confining them to camps, reflecting its commitment to protecting human rights in accordance with international law.
According to Jerusalem Post sources, both Egypt and Jordan expressed concerns that implementing the displacement plan could spark internal unrest, particularly given the fragile economic conditions in both countries.
The sources also indicated that such a move could complicate the trajectory of normalization between Israel and Arab states, a process that has accelerated in recent years with support from the Trump administration.
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