Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Arab nations stand in solidarity with the Palestinians in opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative, which aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza and assert control over the territory.
During a meeting in Washington, Egypt’s foreign ministry reported that Abdelatty emphasized the urgent need for the reconstruction of Gaza while its residents remain in place.
Having arrived in Washington on Sunday, Abdelatty expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the new U.S. administration to foster “comprehensive and just peace and stability” in the region, as stated by the foreign ministry. He also held a separate discussion with U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, reiterating similar sentiments, according to the ministry’s announcement.
The notion of Palestinians vacating Gaza, which they envision as part of an independent state, has long been rejected by Palestinian leadership and neighboring Arab countries since the onset of the Gaza conflict in 2023.
On Monday, Egypt’s foreign ministry asserted that the international community must rally in support of the Palestinians to rectify “historic injustice” and restore their “legitimate and inalienable rights.” Trump’s proposal has faced widespread international criticism, with leaders warning that such actions could jeopardize regional stability. In a Fox News interview on Monday, he stated that under his plan, Palestinians would not have the right to return to Gaza.
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