Egypt is set to host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss what it describes as “serious developments” concerning the Palestinian people, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.
The summit comes amid widespread regional and global condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting a controversial plan to “take over the Gaza Strip” from Israel and create a “Riviera of the Middle East” after resettling Palestinians elsewhere.
These remarks have sparked international backlash and have cast uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. There are growing concerns that this could derail negotiations for the second phase of the truce, aimed at ending a prolonged conflict in the region.
The emergency summit also coincides with anticipated talks between senior officials from the new U.S. administration and Egypt’s Foreign Minister, who departed for Washington on Sunday. The visit aims “to boost bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Egypt and the U.S.” and will include “consultations on regional developments,” the ministry stated.
As tensions rise, the Arab summit seeks to unify the stance of neighboring countries and address the potential repercussions of recent developments on the Palestinian issue.
