Egypt and Arab states reject forced displacement of Palestinians

Egypt has reaffirmed its opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians, coordinating with regional partners such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to resist any attempts to expel Gaza’s population.

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has been in discussions with counterparts from 11 countries, according to a government statement.

The statement underscored “the constants of the Arab position on the Palestinian cause, rejecting any measures aimed at displacing the Palestinian people from their land, or encouraging their transfer to other countries outside the Palestinian territories.”

It also condemned any such move as a “flagrant violation of international law” and warned that expelling Palestinians would trample their rights, destabilise the region, and sabotage any prospects for peace.

The renewed stance comes as western powers, particularly the United States, continue to back Israel despite its war on Gaza.