Synopsis
On February 1, key Arab nations and organizations issued a statement in Cairo, firmly rejecting any attempts to displace Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing their commitment to peace based on the two-state solution. They called for international cooperation in rebuilding Gaza and supporting Palestinian rights.Key Takeaways
- Arab nations oppose Palestinian displacement.
- Commitment to a two-state solution.
- Call for international reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
- Rejection of US displacement proposals.
- Importance of ongoing cooperation for Gaza's stability.
Cairo, Feb 1 (NationPress) In a united front, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) issued a joint declaration on Saturday, firmly opposing any efforts to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
This declaration followed a meeting held in Cairo, where senior diplomats from the aforementioned nations, alongside high-ranking officials from the PA and AL, convened.
The attendees reiterated their dedication to collaborating with US President Donald Trump's administration to pursue a fair and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, anchored in the two-state solution, as stated in their declaration.
They expressed unwavering support for the Palestinians and their rightful claims, categorically rejecting any efforts to displace the Palestinian population, whether through eviction or attempts to transfer them from their homeland under any conditions.
The statement called upon the international community to unify efforts in planning and executing a comprehensive reconstruction initiative for Gaza, aimed at enhancing the daily lives of Palestinians and tackling the issue of internal displacement, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
On January 25, Trump unveiled a controversial proposal seeking the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, which was met with fierce opposition from both nations.
On the previous Friday, thousands gathered near the Egyptian end of the Rafah crossing, the sole passageway linking Egypt with Gaza, to voice their dissent against the displacement of Palestinians.
Earlier this week, the AL reiterated that genuine stability and peace in the Middle East can only be realized by addressing the Palestinian issue and implementing the two-state solution.
The AL emphasized that any attempts to displace the Palestinian populace from their land, whether by deportation, annexation, or settlement expansion, are deemed failures and are rejected as breaches of international law.
The pan-Arab organization stressed that the current circumstances necessitate ongoing collaboration to reinforce the truce in Gaza and ensure its sustainability, paving the way for the immediate commencement of Gaza's reconstruction following a 15-month brutal conflict.
