The recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Gaza Strip have sparked outrage among Palestinians living in the region. Trump has proposed a plan to annex Gaza, develop it, and turn it into what he calls the “Riviera of the Middle East,” but has explicitly stated that residents will not have the right to return to the territory. This contradicts previous statements from White House officials, who claimed that Palestinians would only be relocated temporarily for reconstruction purposes.
Trump’s push for other Arab states, like Jordan and Egypt, to take in Palestinians from Gaza has also raised tensions in the region. Palestinians returning to Gaza City, following the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, have voiced their anger and disbelief at Trump’s proposal. One resident described the plan as “nonsense,” emphasizing that Gaza is not a property to be claimed and developed by foreign powers.
Critics of Trump’s plan, including a Jordanian scholar, have argued that it would be a violation of United Nations resolutions and a disregard for the rights of the Palestinian people. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community will be closely watching Trump’s discussions with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House. The future of Gaza and its residents remains uncertain in the face of these controversial developments.
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