Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced it will host an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on February 27. The meeting aims to address "new and dangerous developments" stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Trump's suggestion involves relocating 1.8 million Palestinians from Gaza, a plan he unveiled during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. This proposal has sparked widespread outrage across the Arab world, particularly among key U.S. allies, including Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. In response, the summit will focus on the implications of Trump's proposal for the region.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has firmly dismissed Trump's call to resettle Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Similarly, Jordanian King Abdullah II has also rejected the proposal. Despite these dismissals, Trump maintains that both Egypt and Jordan will eventually come around to accepting his plan.
"new and dangerous developments"
"new and dangerous developments for the Palestinian cause"
— Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi
Under Trump's proposal, the United States is expected to assume control of the Gaza Strip, which is currently an enclave. This aspect of the proposal further complicates regional dynamics, as it alters the existing geopolitical landscape.
The Arab League summit serves as a direct response to the controversial plan, providing a platform for affected nations to discuss its potential consequences. By convening this emergency meeting, Egypt seeks to unify Arab nations in addressing the challenges posed by Trump's proposal.