Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt have welcomed President Trump’s withdrawal from the Gaza displacement plan, viewing it as an encouraging step towards peace. Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Abu Rudeineh emphasized the need for continued Arab coordination in pursuing political solutions. Meanwhile, both Jordan and Egypt reiterated their commitment to a two-state solution as the path to stability.
Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt have expressed their approval regarding United States President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from his plan that aimed to displace over two million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. This sentiment was conveyed through a statement from Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Information, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, who characterized the US retreat as an “encouraging step” towards establishing a political process grounded in international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Abu Rudeineh underscored the necessity for ongoing coordination between Palestinians and Arabs to support an Arab-led reconstruction vision for Gaza. He emphasized the need for a political process that would facilitate the realization of a Palestinian state defined by the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem designated as its capital, according to the Xinhua news agency.
On the same day, Hamas signaled that a cessation of Trump’s plans for displacement would be positively received. Spokesman Hazem Qassem urged Trump to solidify this shift by ensuring that Israel adheres to all conditions outlined in the ceasefire agreement.
Jordan’s Foreign Ministry also welcomed Trump’s retraction, reiterating the country’s dedication to regional peace initiatives. Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah affirmed that a just and lasting peace is paramount, highlighting the two-state solution as the sole practical framework for achieving security and stability.
Additionally, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry applauded Trump’s statements regarding the non-displacement of Gazans. They conveyed that his remarks indicate an understanding of the urgent need to avert further humanitarian crises in Gaza while emphasizing the necessity of developing fair and sustainable resolutions to the Palestinian issue.
In response to inquiries during a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, Trump stated, “Nobody is expelling any Palestinians from Gaza.” This came as a clarification following his earlier proposal in February of a “Gaza Riviera” plan, which controversially suggested a US-administered approach that included relocating Gaza’s inhabitants, a proposal met with widespread criticism throughout the Middle East and beyond.
The recent retreat by President Trump regarding the Gaza displacement plan has garnered support from Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt, as it is viewed as a step towards ensuring political processes based on international legitimacy. Key figures in Palestinian leadership, as well as officials from Jordan and Egypt, stress the necessity of a coordinated approach towards achieving peace and stability in the region. This development raises expectations for future diplomatic efforts surrounding the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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