Egypt will train Palestinian police forces for deployment in Gaza, aiming to bolster security and governance as part of reconstruction efforts. A relevant Arab summit is scheduled for early March to address ongoing issues in Gaza. Egypt remains opposed to displacing the Palestinian people as it seeks to preserve regional stability.
On Saturday, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Egypt intends to train Palestinian police forces to facilitate their deployment in Gaza as part of the region’s reconstruction efforts. His comments were made during a joint press conference with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, following two meetings in Cairo. Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian Authority in establishing security and governance in Gaza, according to reports from Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS).
Abdelatty also revealed that Egypt is making arrangements for an emergency Arab summit focusing on Gaza, set to take place in Cairo on March 4. Before the summit, Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to convene for a preparatory meeting on the upcoming Monday. Prime Minister Mustafa reaffirmed, “We are committed to maintaining security in Gaza, and forces will be trained to enforce the rule of law in the strip,” as reported by SIS.
Recently, Egyptian officials have stated their opposition to proposals that would displace the Palestinian people, asserting the need to preserve the Palestinian cause and protect regional national security, as highlighted by Reuters earlier this week. Former Israeli ambassador to Egypt, Amira Oron, indicated that Egypt could provide peacekeeping support in Gaza if Israel permits Palestinian Authority oversight of the region, according to statements made on February 9 in The Jerusalem Post.
In summary, Egypt is poised to train Palestinian police forces to enhance security and governance in Gaza, as part of a broader reconstruction strategy. The country is also preparing for an upcoming Arab summit to address the situation in Gaza. Officials continue to reject any plans that could be interpreted as a displacement of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the need for stability in the region.
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