Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi rejected President Trump's suggestion to resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza, calling it "an injustice." The proposal, which has been opposed by Egypt, Jordan, and Palestinians, was part of Trump's push to address the Gaza crisis. El-Sissi emphasized the two-state solution as the key to resolving the issue, while Israel's ongoing war with Hamas has displaced millions in Gaza, exacerbating fears of permanent displacement.
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