President Trump's Idea to Relocate Palestinians from Gaza

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Trump's idea of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan is met with strong opposition in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. Egypt is formulating a counterproposal focusing on reconstruction, accountability, and a political track for lasting peace.

Key Points

  • Egypt is formulating an Arab counterproposal for reconstruction and a political track for lasting peace
  • The political track involves working closely with regional players to reject Palestinian displacement

Cons

  • Destabilizing to Egypt's national security
  • Could unravel Egypt's peace treaty with Israel
  • Viewed as helping Israel remove Palestinians from their land