Arab League Rejects U.S. Gaza Plan, Backs Palestine

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The Arab League, an organization of 22 Arab nations, has rejected the U.S. Gaza relocation plan, calling it unacceptable. The League reaffirmed its support for Palestinian sovereignty, opposing external interventions and advocating for a fair resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Arab League Rejects U.S. Gaza Plan, Backs Palestine

Arab League’s Stand on U.S. Gaza Plan:

  • The Arab League, comprising 22 member nations, dismissed the S. proposal as a threat to Palestinian sovereignty.
  • The League emphasized the right of Palestinians to self-determination and called for a just resolution to the ongoing conflict.
  • It condemned external interference and reaffirmed the need for a peaceful solution based on international agreements.

Formation and Purpose of the Arab League

  • Established on March 22, 1945, in Cairo, Egypt, with six founding members (Egypt, Iraq, Transjordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria).
  • Created to promote Arab unity, protect sovereignty, and coordinate efforts on political, economic, and cultural matters.
  • Yemen joined soon after, and the League later expanded to include nations from the Middle East and North Africa.

Arab League’s Role in Regional Affairs

  • Opposes postwar territorial divisions and has historically rejected the creation of a Jewish state on Palestinian lands.
  • Acts as a coordinating body for inter-Arab relations and regional policies.
  • Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, with Brazil, India, Eritrea, and Venezuela as observer nations.
  • Its rejection of the Gaza relocation plan reinforces its commitment to Palestinian sovereignty and regional stability.