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February 19, 2025

Egypt Calls for International Plan to Rebuild Gaza Without Displacing Palestinians

International Desk

Madrid, Spain – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday urged the international community to adopt a plan to reconstruct war-torn Gaza without displacing its Palestinian residents. This call comes in response to a controversial proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump, which has sparked anger among Arab nations.

“We stressed the importance of the international community adopting a plan to reconstruct the Gaza strip without displacing Palestinians — I repeat, without displacing Palestinians from their lands,” President al-Sisi emphasized during a press conference with Spain’s Prime Minister in Madrid.

Trump’s proposal suggests transforming Gaza into an international beach resort after resettling its Palestinian inhabitants. He has called on Jordan and Egypt to take in the displaced Palestinians. However, Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab states have rejected the plan and are working on an alternative, though progress appears slow.

President al-Sisi also highlighted the critical role of the U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA), which provides essential aid, health, and education services to millions of Palestinians in the territories and neighboring countries. He stressed that UNRWA’s operations in Gaza and the West Bank are indispensable for the Palestinian people.

UNRWA has warned that its operations will suffer following an Israeli law that banned the agency from operating on Israeli land, including East Jerusalem, effective January 30. The law also prohibits contact between UNRWA representatives and Israeli authorities.

In a related development, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday that the UAE rejects any proposal to displace Palestinians from their land. This stance was reported by the Emirati state news agency WAM.

The leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, and Qatar are expected to discuss the situation in Riyadh this month before presenting their collective position at an Arab League summit in Cairo in March.

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International, Middle East, Tech & Startup

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Culture, Entertainment

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Afghanistan, Asia, International, Lead, News

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News

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Middle East

Geopolitical Shifts: Assad’s Fall and Its Potential Impact on the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Entertainment

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Europe, International, Lead, Middle East, News

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Africa, Americas, Asia, International, News, Science

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Entertainment, News

‘Saw XI’ Canceled, Replaced by The Strangers: Chapter 2 Sequel

Entertainment, News

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Americas, International, Lead, Middle East, News, US

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Asia, International

Sri Lanka to Transform Economy and Resume Debt Repayments by 2028, Says President Dissanayake

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced on Monday that the country will focus on transforming its economy and prepare to resume debt repayments from 2028. Presenting his first full budget, Dissanayake emphasized that these efforts are expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s recovery from a financial crisis and align with a $2.9 billion International Monetary […]

Americas

Nearly 100 Former National Security Officials Oppose Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI Nomination

Former National Security Officials Express Alarm Over Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI Nomination Nearly 100 former national security officials have signed a letter expressing strong opposition to the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), raising concerns about her qualifications and her past actions. The signatories, including former senior officials from across the U.S. […]

International, Middle East, UN

Israeli Strikes on Gaza and Lebanon Result in High Civilian Casualties, UN Warns of Famine

Deadly Airstrike Hits Gaza’s Jabalia Refugee Camp In the early hours on Sunday, Israeli forces launched a devastating airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, killing at least 33 people, including 13 children and nine women. Rescuers continue to search through the debris, pulling bodies from the remains of a family home destroyed […]

News, Sports

5-4: Barca Coach Has Never Seen Such A ‘Thriller’ Before

Hansi Flick will turn 60 in February. Coaching career of 29 years. He was asked to know, has he ever seen that it can be turned around like this? Flick’s straightforward words, ‘I don’t think so.’ The scoreline is 9 goals, which is actually a thriller. Barca’s incredible turnaround story after falling behind by 2 […]

Entertainment, News

Paddington in Peru Digital Release Set for February 14

Paddington in Peru has revealed its digital release date—Friday, February 14, 2025—just in time for fans to enjoy the heartwarming adventure from the comfort of their homes. Following its record-breaking UK debut in November 2024, the film became the highest-grossing UK-produced film of the year and had the most successful opening weekend in the Paddington […]

Asia, Lead

Iran Braces for 2025 as Key Year for Nuclear Issue Amid Trump’s Return

TEHRAN – Iran is preparing for a potentially pivotal year in 2025 regarding its nuclear issue, as it braces for the possible re-imposition of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy. Trump, who previously withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal brokered by his predecessor Barack Obama, is set to take office on January 20. […]

Middle East

Palestinian Authorities Suspend Al Jazeera Broadcasts

The Palestinian authorities have suspended the broadcast of Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV, accusing it of airing “provocative content.” According to Reuters, this temporary suspension does not apply to the Gaza Strip, which is under Hamas control and outside the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Wednesday that the suspension […]

China

China Approves World’s Largest Hydropower Dam Project

BEIJING – China has given the green light for the construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam, embarking on an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau. This massive undertaking could have significant implications for millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh. The dam, to be situated in […]

Asia, International, Pakistan

Baloch Liberation Army Hijacks Train in Pakistan, Threatens Hostages

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Bangladesh, International

Father Allegedly Kills Two Children in Pallabi, Attempts Suicide Amid Financial Struggles

In a tragic incident in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, a father allegedly killed his two children by slitting their throats before attempting to take his own life. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM on Saturday, reportedly driven by family disputes and financial hardship. The victims, identified as Bijoy (7) and Musa (4), were pronounced dead upon […]

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