Egypt has strongly opposed any suggestion that it should take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip.
The country has reiterated its commitment to finding a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rejecting any alternative that does not align with its long-standing stance on the issue.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry made it clear that such proposals are unacceptable. Official statements emphasised that any approach bypassing the core principles of the Egyptian and Arab position is not an option.
The government stressed that temporary solutions would only prolong instability rather than pave the way for lasting peace.
Egypt also underlined the inseparable nature of Palestinian territories, reaffirming that Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem together form the future Palestinian state. Officials insisted that the Palestinian people should have full sovereignty over their land without external interference.
The rejection comes after Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid proposed that Egypt take over Gaza’s administration for at least eight years following the war. His plan suggested that the international community could reduce Egypt’s foreign debt as an incentive for the country to accept this role.
Lapid’s proposal also included a coordinated security mechanism involving Israel, Egypt, the United States, and other Arab countries. However, he admitted that he had not yet discussed the plan with Egyptian officials but had spoken to other regional leaders.
His eight-point plan suggested maintaining the current ceasefire until the final stage of the process. It proposed that Israeli forces remain on Gaza’s outer borders while Egypt would oversee civil and security affairs under a United Nations resolution.
Egypt has firmly distanced itself from such plans. Although it previously governed Gaza from 1948 to 1967, Cairo has no interest in resuming control.
The government has also rejected past proposals from the United States that suggested displacing Palestinians and resettling them in neighbouring Arab countries.
Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations have repeatedly condemned efforts to alter the region’s demographic landscape. Instead, they continue to advocate for a two-state solution as the only way to resolve the Palestinian issue fairly.
Rather than accepting external control over Gaza, Egypt is working on a detailed plan to rebuild the war-torn region while ensuring that Palestinians remain in their homeland. Cairo has made it clear that any future arrangement must respect Palestinian sovereignty and independence.
To further support Palestinian interests, Egypt is preparing to host an emergency Arab Summit on March 4. The meeting will focus on ways to strengthen the Palestinian cause and address the challenges facing Gaza.
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