Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Egypt to host emergency Arab summit on Palestine

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 Feb 2025 13:53
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to address the Palestinian crisis, as US President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza and displace its population continues to face opposition.

Listen
  • x
  • Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa leaves after a meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 (AP)
    Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa leaves after a meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, February 6, 2025 (AP)

Egypt will host an emergency summit of Arab nations on February 27 to address "the latest serious developments" concerning the Palestinian territories, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.

The summit comes as Egypt intensifies efforts to rally regional opposition to US President Donald Trump's proposed plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan while placing the Palestinian territory under US administration.

According to the statement, the meeting was convened "after extensive consultations by Egypt at the highest levels with Arab countries in recent days, including Palestine, which requested the summit, to address the latest serious developments regarding the Palestinian cause." Coordination with Bahrain, which currently chairs the Arab League, was also highlighted in the announcement.

On Friday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in discussions with regional counterparts from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to reinforce opposition to any forced displacement of Palestinians.

Trump’s declaration that the US could "take over" Gaza has triggered shockwaves among American officials, Israeli right-wing circles, and Arab governments.

During an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump proposed transforming war-ravaged Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East" and inviting "the world's people" to settle there. His comments, made in front of 150 journalists, surprised even his closest advisors, as he suggested that the US would "own" the Palestinian territory.

Related News

Putin open to meeting Zelensky pending expert-level talks: Peskov

Pro-'Israel' Democrats breaking with Netanyahu amid Gaza war

Israeli officials present at the meeting, particularly those from Netanyahu’s delegation, reportedly reacted with enthusiasm.

A senior Israeli official described the meeting as "truly historic," praising Trump’s proposal as a "genius solution" to long-standing Israeli concerns. Right-wing Israeli figures interpreted his remarks as a green light for full Israeli occupation and settlement expansion in Gaza. 

Arab leaders alarmed

Trump’s remarks came at a delicate moment in ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the Israeli occupation and Hamas, raising concerns that his plan could embolden both Netanyahu and Hamas to resume hostilities.

The proposal deeply alarmed regional leaders, particularly in Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. These governments were already wary of Trump's previous remarks advocating for the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

In an immediate response, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a strongly worded rejection of Trump's claim that the kingdom would normalize relations with the Israeli occupation without Palestinian statehood. "The Saudi crown prince doesn’t want to be seen as being part of what Trump is talking about," a US source close to the Saudis said.

It remains uncertain how Trump formulated his idea of a US takeover of Gaza. Sources close to him suggest he was moved by the scale of destruction in the blockaded Strip and saw an opportunity for reconstruction, though his plan overlooked the historical trauma of Palestinian displacement. One US official claimed Trump put forward his proposal because he believed "no one else had any new ideas for Gaza."

Trump’s comments are also expected to complicate ongoing negotiations over the captives held by Hamas and the fragile ceasefire deal. Netanyahu, already under pressure from hardliners within the Israeli regime, may see Trump’s remarks as justification to extend the war effort.

King Abdullah II of Jordan is set to visit Washington next week, followed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Both leaders are expected to confront Trump over his Gaza proposal, setting the stage for tense diplomatic meetings.

  • Egypt
  • United States
  • Israel
  • Gaza
  • Donald Trump
  • Palestine
  • Occupied Palestine

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS