Albanian PM Denies Reports of Accepting Gazan Refugees

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama strongly denied claims from Israeli media that his government was in discussions with the Trump administration to accept up to 100,000 Palestinians from Gaza. He labeled the reports as 'fake news,' asserting that Albania had not been approached regarding such a responsibility and emphasized the country's strong relationships with both Israel and the Palestinian people. Rama expressed solidarity with Gazans suffering under Hamas while clarifying that Albania, situated in Europe, cannot take on more than other European nations. His comments followed a suggestion from Israeli journalist Amit Segal that Albania could be a potential host for Gazan refugees amid calls for Jordan and Egypt to accept them. Rama reiterated his hopes for a peaceful resolution that allows Palestinians to live in their own state, free from the threats posed by Hamas. The situation has drawn international attention as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate.