In a strong stance for peace, the United Arab Emirates has rejected a U.S. proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza. 🇦🇪✋
During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the UAE is committed to linking Gaza's reconstruction with a path towards a comprehensive and lasting peace based on the two-state solution. 🕊️🤝
This announcement comes in response to then-President Donald Trump's controversial plan to take over Gaza and resettle its Palestinian inhabitants in Jordan and Egypt. The proposal faced widespread opposition from Arab nations and Western allies alike. ❌🏡
The UAE, one of the four Arab countries that normalized ties with Israel during the Trump administration, continues to play a pivotal role in financing reconstruction efforts in conflict zones. 💰🏗️
Arab diplomacy is currently focused on developing alternatives to Trump's plan, aiming to support the 2.3 million residents of Gaza who have been displaced by years of conflict. 🏠🌍
Leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, and Qatar are set to discuss the future of Gaza in an upcoming meeting in Riyadh, paving the way for discussions at the Arab League summit in Cairo this March. 🗓️🇪🇬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
