Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Idea of Relocating Palestinians (1)

Feb. 1, 2025, 4:45 PM UTC

Several Arab nations as well as the Arab League pushed back on a suggestion by US President Donald Trump that Palestinians in Gaza should be relocated en masse to Egypt and Jordan.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Palestinian Authority were among those joining with Jordan and Egypt in announcing their position on Saturday.

A lengthy statement, which said Trump’s idea threatens regional stability and risks expanding the Israel-Hamas conflict, was issued following a meeting of Arab diplomats in Cairo.

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