Egypt and Tunisia have firmly rejected any measures aimed at displacing Palestinians from their land, reiterating their support for a just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue.

During a meeting in Cairo on Monday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Tunisian counterpart Mohamed Ali Nafti discussed the latest developments in Palestine, reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and preparations for an emergency Arab summit scheduled to take place in Egypt on Tuesday.

The meeting, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to Palestinian rights.

The diplomats stressed the urgency of pursuing a comprehensive political solution through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders.

They reaffirmed their governments’ steadfast support for the Palestinian people’s inalienable rights, emphasizing the need for a unified Arab stance against displacement.

Last month, former US President Donald Trump suggested resettling Gaza’s population and transforming the enclave into a tourism hub—an idea widely condemned by the Arab world and beyond as an act of ethnic cleansing.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed nearly 48,400 Palestinians—most of them women and children—while injuring over 111,000 others. The relentless bombardment has left Gaza in ruins. A temporary ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement took effect on January 19, providing a brief respite, but Israel blocked humanitarian aid deliveries into the territory on Sunday following the expiration of the first phase of the agreement.

Amid growing international pressure, Israel faces mounting legal challenges. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Additionally, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is reviewing a genocide case against Israel over its military campaign in the enclave.

With tensions escalating, the upcoming Arab summit in Cairo aims to counter US-backed proposals that have sparked controversy and to consolidate a unified Arab response to the crisis, pushing for diplomatic solutions that uphold Palestinian sovereignty and prevent further suffering.