**The suggestion faces backlash from Palestinian officials and complicates the already strained geopolitical landscape.**
**Trump's Controversial Proposal for Palestinian Resettlement**
**Trump's Controversial Proposal for Palestinian Resettlement**
**In a call with Middle Eastern leaders, Trump advocates for Egypt and Jordan to accommodate Palestinians from war-torn Gaza.**
In a recent phone conversation, former US President Donald Trump expressed his hope that Egypt and Jordan would assist in resettling Palestinians from Gaza, which he referred to as a "demolition site." During discussions with Jordan's King Abdullah, Trump remarked on the dire condition of the Gaza Strip, a sentiment he shared with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shortly afterward, suggesting that sites for housing could be established in their countries. This initiative, Trump noted, could be either temporary or long-term.
The proposal has been met with strong resistance from Hamas officials, who view such suggestions as a potential infringement on their rights to remain in Gaza, a land they regard as their ancestral home. Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas leader, emphasized that the Palestinian community would not accept any plans to displace them, regardless of the promised reconstruction benefits mentioned by Trump.
Since the onset of continuous conflict with Israel, millions of Gazans have faced extensive destruction, with reports indicating that about 60% of the territory's infrastructure has been severely damaged. Many Palestinians have already sought refuge in neighboring countries, with more than two million former refugees residing in Jordan. However, these individuals are not recognized as such in Egypt, highlighting the complex status of displaced Palestinians.
Trump's comments also drew attention to an established US policy that supports the creation of a Palestinian state, with Gaza playing a critical role in that vision. Yet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains opposed to this notion. Trump's recent remarks were made aboard Air Force One at a time when many displaced persons were struggling to return home due to a ceasefire violation from Hamas, perpetuating the uncertainty faced by those in conflict.
Adding to the tension, it was revealed that Trump has lifted restrictions on sending significant military supplies, including a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs, to Israel — a move that has incited calls for the US to reconsider its arms policy in light of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
The proposal has been met with strong resistance from Hamas officials, who view such suggestions as a potential infringement on their rights to remain in Gaza, a land they regard as their ancestral home. Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas leader, emphasized that the Palestinian community would not accept any plans to displace them, regardless of the promised reconstruction benefits mentioned by Trump.
Since the onset of continuous conflict with Israel, millions of Gazans have faced extensive destruction, with reports indicating that about 60% of the territory's infrastructure has been severely damaged. Many Palestinians have already sought refuge in neighboring countries, with more than two million former refugees residing in Jordan. However, these individuals are not recognized as such in Egypt, highlighting the complex status of displaced Palestinians.
Trump's comments also drew attention to an established US policy that supports the creation of a Palestinian state, with Gaza playing a critical role in that vision. Yet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains opposed to this notion. Trump's recent remarks were made aboard Air Force One at a time when many displaced persons were struggling to return home due to a ceasefire violation from Hamas, perpetuating the uncertainty faced by those in conflict.
Adding to the tension, it was revealed that Trump has lifted restrictions on sending significant military supplies, including a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs, to Israel — a move that has incited calls for the US to reconsider its arms policy in light of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
