Egypt says it rejected financial offers for Palestinian displacement
Egyptian foreign minister says Cairo turned down debt relief and other offers to approve forced relocation, stressing adherence to international law and national security
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt said it firmly rejected multiple financial offers that were linked to proposals for the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, as per its commitment to international law on the Palestinian issue.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty told Al-Hekaya on MBC Masr that Egypt received three separate offers involving “huge sums of money”.
The offer also included proposals to cancel Egyptian sovereign debt and provide other economic incentives in exchange for Cairo’s approval of Palestinian displacement.
Egypt unanimously refused all such offers, he said, emphasizing that the country’s position is “clear and fixed” and understood by Israeli negotiators.
Official statements from Egyptian authorities have consistently highlighted that forced displacement poses both a moral and security threat.
A government denial of earlier media reports underscored that any attempt to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza, particularly into Egypt, would undermine the Palestinian cause and represent a “threat to Egyptian national security.”
The State Information Service stated that Cairo had borne substantial economic and humanitarian burdens without compromising its principles, and it would not exchange national or regional security for financial aid.
In recent months, Egypt has also restated that the Rafah border crossing — the only gateway from Gaza into Egypt — will not be used as a channel for population transfer.
Foreign Minister Abdel Aty and other senior officials have said that Rafah’s role is strictly to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and critical medical evacuations, not large-scale resettlement.
These positions align with repeated Egyptian statements rejecting any plan or suggestion that would see Palestinians permanently relocated to neighboring countries, whether floated by foreign policymakers or interpreted from media reports.
Cairo has framed the permanent displacement of Palestinians as antithetical to international law and the pursuit of a viable two-state solution, and it rejects actions that could “liquidate” the Palestinian cause.
Egypt has maintained close communication with Arab and international partners to press for peace efforts based on recognized legal frameworks and to ensure reconstruction and humanitarian recovery occur with Palestinians remaining on their land.
In diplomatic engagements, including meetings with U.S. officials, Egyptian leaders have stressed that post-conflict planning should prioritize Palestinians’ right to remain in their homeland and underline Cairo’s role in facilitating just and lasting peace.
The Egyptian government’s firm rejection of offers tied to displacement comes amid broader regional concern over proposals that could reshape demographic realities in the Middle East and dilute the prospects for Palestinian self-determination.
Cairo’s stance underscores its larger strategic calculus that prioritizes adherence to international law, national security interests, and support for Palestinian rights.
The decision to reject such offers underscores Egypt’s firm stance on Palestine. At the same time, it does not preclude pragmatic engagement with Israel in other domains, as evidenced by Egypt’s signing of its largest-ever gas agreement with Israel just days earlier.
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