ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked international condemnation after suggesting that Palestinians should be displaced from Gaza, allowing the U.S. to take control and develop the territory for business purposes.
The controversial proposal, which dismisses Palestinian historical rights, has been met with strong opposition from world leaders, international organizations, and human rights groups.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva labeled the events in Gaza as "genocide," accusing the U.S. of complicity and questioning Washington’s credibility in handling the crisis.
Human Rights Watch described any forced displacement of Palestinians as a "heinous act," while China’s UN Representative called Trump’s remarks "incomprehensible" and rejected any attempts to alter the demographic composition of occupied Palestinian territories.
Spanish Foreign Minister reaffirmed that "Gaza is Palestinian land" and insisted that its people must remain there, while the European Union, Germany, and France all rejected Trump's plan, emphasizing their commitment to international law and Palestinian statehood.
The United Nations expressed surprise at Trump’s remarks, and the Arab League warned that such a proposal would lead to instability and violate international law.
The Sultanate of Oman strongly opposed any forced displacement, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law" and a threat to regional security, while Saudi Arabia reiterated that it would not normalize relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed that Gaza is an integral part of Palestine and falls under its political and legal jurisdiction.
Jordan and Egypt also condemned Trump's proposal, urging a resolution based on a two-state solution in line with international resolutions.
Trump unveiled his unexpected plan during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Experts and analysts question the credibility of the U.S. as a peace broker in the Middle East, highlighting the contradiction between its stated commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and its tacit endorsement of calls for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Such actions blatantly violate international law, fuel instability, and prolong conflict, while denying Palestinians their fundamental right to live on their land.
