2023-12-09 22:26:15
Egypt Considers Taking in Palestinian Refugees
Today, the Lebanese “Al-Akhbar” newspaper reported that Egypt is considering accepting hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees with the help of international economic aid in the near future.
For decades, Egypt has maintained a clear policy of not accepting Palestinian refugees, citing valid reasons for this stance. However, the recent shift in policy is driven by the fear of impending economic pressure. The report suggests that Egypt’s changed position is a direct response to Israel’s ongoing economic pressure on the Gaza Strip, even after the initial phase of the conflict.
The plan includes participation from other countries to ensure that not all the refugees move to Sinai and stay in Egypt. The allocation of refugee quotas to different countries, such as the Gulf countries, Algeria, or Turkey, is expected to be determined and Cairo is likely to seek assistance from the US and other Western countries to support this initiative.
The details of how and when this plan will be implemented are yet to be determined. Nonetheless, this potential shift in policy marks a significant departure from Egypt’s historical stance on Palestinian refugees and signals a willingness to address the humanitarian crisis in the region.
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