Former President Donald Trump has already pledged that the U.S. would “take over” Gaza and make the latter a luxury destination. This has led to widespread condemnation from allies, adversaries, and humanitarian groups.
It has also been seen as a violation of international law, a destabilizing move for the region, opposing the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Former US President Donald Trump has stunned the international community with a proposal for the United States to “take over” the Gaza Strip and turn it into what he calls the “Riviera of the Middle East.”
His comments, made public during an appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were swift to draw the ire of leaders around the world and humanitarian groups.
The suggestion by US President Donald Trump, which stood in confrontation with decades-old efforts toward achieving a two-state solution, saw widespread outrage against Palestinians and supporters.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dubbed the proposal a “blatant violation of international law”, aimed at derailing Palestinian independence.
Hamas dismissed the plan; any attempt by the United States to implement that plan would damage the fragile but current ceasefire still in place among warring Palestinians.
The international community condemned Trump’s vision in a very short time. Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia announced that they would persist in their support of Palestinian statehood and would denounce any move to displace the residents of Gaza.
The leaders of European nations, especially from the UK and France, restated their commitment to the two-state solution, stating that steps like this could flare up an already inflammable region.
As negotiations for a ceasefire continue, the families of Israeli hostages expressed their concerns that the remarks by Trump could jeopardize delicate diplomatic efforts.
While some view Trump’s statements as mere political maneuvering, many fear they could have real-world consequences, further complicating a complex conflict.
