Arab countries' reluctance to open doors leaves Gaza Palestinians displaced

Despite the condemnation of Israel's military response in Gaza at a recent summit of Arab and Muslim states, no immediate solution for the 1.5 million internally displaced Palestinians in Gaza was offered. Arab countries, including those in the Arab Gulf, Jordan, Morocco, and Egypt, have not taken practical steps to help the civilian population due to their aversion to Hamas and concerns that aiding Gaza could inadvertently benefit the organization. Egypt and Jordan, the two Arab countries bordering Israel, have refused to offer refuge to Palestinians from Gaza due to domestic concerns and logistical challenges. The historical and emotional significance of the Nakba, when many Palestinians were forced to flee during Israel's war for independence, also plays a role in Arab countries' reluctance to host Palestinian refugees.