US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in Gaza.
“The Secretary thanked the Secretary for Egypt’s mediation efforts to free hostages and establish a ceasefire, as well as for continuing humanitarian assistance deliveries throughout Gaza,” a statement from State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said.
The statement also added that Rubio “reinforced the importance of holding Hamas accountable.
The Secretary reiterated the importance of close cooperation to advance post-conflict planning to ensure that Hamas never again rules Gaza or threatens Israel.”
The statement did not specify whether Rubio discussed President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gazans to Egypt, as well as other countries such as Jordan.
Trump first mentioned the idea of “”relocating Gazans last weekend, telling reporters that he had discussed the idea with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
“I wish he would accept people.
I wish Egypt would accept people,” Trump said of the Jordanian king.
“We’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we would just wipe it all away and say, ‘You know, it’s over.'”
The president added that he viewed the possible relocation of Palestinians from Gaza as something that “could be temporary or long-term,” noting the historical context of conflicts in the region over the centuries.
On Monday, Trump doubled down on the idea, telling reporters that he had mentioned it in a conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
“I would like to see them living in an area where they could live without disruptions, revolutions? when you look at the Gaza Strip, it’s been hell for so many years,” Trump said.
“I wish [Sisi] would accept some [Gaza residents].
We’ve helped them a lot, and I’m sure he would help us.
He’s my friend.
He’s in a very tough part of the world, to be honest.
As they say, it’s a tough neighborhood.
But I think he would do it, and I think the King of Jordan would do it,” Trump continued.
Trump’s comments came after Egypt’s Foreign Ministry had already firmly rejected his idea, reiterating its “continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in their land.”
Published in 01/29/2025 09h48
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