Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Idea of Relocating Palestinians
- US president suggested Jordan, Egypt should take Gaza refugees
- Trump initiates phone call with Egyptian President El-Sisi
Displaced Palestinians walk towards their homes in northern Gaza, via the Netzarim Corridor.
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Several Arab nations as well as the Arab League pushed back on a suggestion by US President Donald Trump that Palestinians in Gaza should be relocated en masse to Egypt and Jordan.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Palestinian Authority were among those joining with Jordan and Egypt in announcing their position on Saturday.