US President Donald Trump's plan to have the US take control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians has sparked international outrage. Trump asserted that Palestinians in Gaza would not have the right to return to the territory, contradicting previous statements from his administration. Arab nations, including Egypt and Jordan, have condemned the proposal, citing security concerns and jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
US President Donald Trump stated that Palestinians in Gaza would not have the right to return under his proposed plan for US 'ownership' of the war-torn territory. This statement contradicts previous assertions from officials within his administration who attempted to argue that Trump had only called for the temporary relocation of the Gaza population.
During an interview with Fox News, less than a week after he suggested the US take control of Gaza and transform it into 'the Riviera of the Middle East', Trump was asked directly if Palestinians in Gaza would have a right to return to the territory. He responded by stating that the US would build 'safe communities' away from the current conflict zones, likening the plan to a 'real estate development'. This declaration has been met with sharp criticism from Arab nations. Trump's comments also come a day before he is scheduled to host Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House, adding further complexity to the situation. Egypt and Jordan, both US allies, have expressed private security concerns about potentially accepting large numbers of Palestinian refugees, even temporarily. Additionally, Trump's proposal risks jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which has endured for 15 months amid ongoing conflict. The existing framework for negotiations relies heavily on humanitarian and reconstruction assistance for Gaza's civilian population. Following Trump's initial comments last week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that Trump only desired the temporary relocation of Palestinians from Gaza to facilitate debris removal, the disposal of unexploded ordinance, and reconstruction. However, Trump himself did not rule out deploying US troops to secure the territory and simultaneously stated that no US funds would be allocated for Gaza's reconstruction, raising fundamental questions about the true nature of his plan. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declared that there was 'Arab consensus' against the transfer of Palestinians, as Trump continued to push for this controversial idea. Abdelatty emphasized the need for a political solution to the Palestinian issue, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and recognizing the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. A senior Hamas official denounced Trump's recent remarks about US ownership of Gaza as 'absurd', claiming they reflected a 'deep ignorance of Palestine and the region'.
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