Arab nations reject President Trump's suggestion to move Gazans to Egypt and Jordan, warning that it would expand the conflict and undermine peace in the region. The suggestion of mass exile evokes painful historical memories for Palestinians, who were displaced during the war surrounding Israel's establishment in 1948. Egypt and Jordan immediately spurned the call, fearing domestic upheaval. The statement of rejection from Arab countries signifies a notable show of unity.
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