Egypt, Jordan leaders stress need to rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to begin Gaza’s reconstruction without displacing Palestinians, Report informs via Anadolu Agency.

The two leaders reaffirmed the Egyptian-Jordanian position, emphasizing the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the continued release of hostages and detainees, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid deliveries to alleviate suffering in the besieged enclave, said a readout of their phone conversation released by the Egyptian Presidency.

The call followed King Abdullah’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.

Additionally, they underscored the necessity of immediate reconstruction efforts in Gaza while ensuring that Palestinians remain in their homeland.

Both leaders also vowed to work closely with Trump to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East, advocating for a path that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.