Politics
Egyptian FM says Israel stalling Trump's Gaza plan
September 28, 2026 at 01:28 PM
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3 reports · over 3 hours
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Palestinian factions agreed to disarm while Israel blocks phase two of the Trump administration's Gaza plan.
- Abdelatty said Palestinian factions agreed to hand over their weapons under Trump's plan, while Israel refused to commit to phase two.
- Abdelatty reiterated that Egypt rejects the displacement of Palestinians, calling it a red line for Egypt's foreign policy.
- Abdelatty said Egypt's entry into the Mecca defense pact, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, remains under study.
- Abdelatty said Egypt lost about $11.5 billion in Suez Canal revenues because of navigation disruptions.
- Abdelatty said the plan includes a transitional phase until December 31, 2027, with Israel's full withdrawal and deployment of an international stability force.
- Abdelatty said Egypt would train 5,000 Palestinian police officers as part of the plan.

