Tue Feb 11 16:09:37 UTC 2025: ## Egypt Rejects Trump’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Urges Palestinian Rights
**Cairo, Egypt –** Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposal to rebuild Gaza by relocating Palestinians to other countries. In a phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on February 11th, 2025, President Sisi stressed the importance of reconstructing Gaza without displacing Palestinians and ensuring their right to remain on their land. He reiterated that establishing a Palestinian state is crucial for lasting peace in the region.
Trump’s plan, which envisions transforming Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East” after relocating its Palestinian population to Egypt and Jordan, has drawn widespread international condemnation. Egypt’s Foreign Ministry has explicitly rejected any compromise that violates Palestinian rights, including their right to remain in their homeland. This rejection follows a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his US counterpart Marco Rubio, and further consultations with regional allies including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to solidify opposition to any forced displacement. President Trump’s suggestion that the US might halt aid to Egypt and Jordan if they refuse to participate in the relocation plan has further fueled the controversy. The Egyptian government’s stance underscores its commitment to a two-state solution and the protection of Palestinian rights.
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