6 Arab nations reject Trump’s Gaza displacement plan, call for 2-state solution

A six-nation Arab ministerial meeting was held in Cairo on Saturday, where the participating countries strongly rejected the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

They also reiterated their call for the implementation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The meeting, organized at Egypt’s invitation, was attended by representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Jordan, Palestine, and the Arab League.

Why it matters

The meeting reaffirmed the Arab nations’ commitment to the Palestinian cause and emphasized the importance of working toward a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

By rejecting the displacement of Palestinians from their land, the Arab countries highlighted their concerns for the rights and security of Palestinians in Gaza.

The meeting also reinforced the call for a two-state solution as the most effective means of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Details

• The joint statement released after the meeting condemned Israeli actions, including settlement expansion, forced expulsions, house demolitions, land annexations, and any efforts to displace Palestinians from their land.
• The statement also expressed support for working with the administration of US President Donald Trump to achieve a comprehensive peace in the region based on the two-state solution.
• The six countries urged the international community, particularly global powers and the U.N. Security Council, to take immediate action to implement the two-state solution.
• The meeting followed a series of controversial comments made by Trump, who suggested that Gaza should be “cleaned out” and that Palestinians should be resettled in Egypt and Jordan. These proposals were firmly rejected by the six Arab nations.
• Trump’s comments were made after a ceasefire agreement in Gaza took effect on January 19, halting Israeli airstrikes that had killed more than 47,400 Palestinians since October 7, 2023. The Israeli attacks have devastated Gaza, leaving it in ruins.
• Trump’s proposal has faced widespread condemnation, with critics calling it “ethnic cleansing” and a “war crime.” The idea has been firmly rejected by many Arab and Muslim countries, as well as European nations like France.