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Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza After Fighting Ends
Trump proposes U.S. takeover of Gaza post-conflict, sparking outrage. Palestinians to be "resettled in modern communities," as Israel plans "voluntary departure" options.
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by News Desk
2025-02-06
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza After Fighting Ends

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Israel would hand over the Gaza Strip to the United States once fighting concludes, with Gaza's population resettled elsewhere.

Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump clarified that the U.S. would not deploy troops in Gaza. "The Gaza Strip would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting. Palestinians would have already been resettled in far safer and more beautiful communities, with new and modern homes, in the region," Trump said.

Israel Prepares for "Voluntary Departure" Plan

Following Trump's remarks, Israel's Defense Minister Katz announced that the army had been instructed to develop a plan allowing Gaza residents to voluntarily emigrate.

"I welcome President Trump's bold plan. Gaza residents should be allowed the freedom to leave and emigrate, as is the norm around the world," Katz stated on X (formerly Twitter).

The plan reportedly includes land, sea, and air exit options for those wishing to leave Gaza.

Regional and International Backlash

The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from regional leaders and international observers. Saudi Arabia outright rejected the proposal, while Jordan's King Abdullah voiced strong opposition, warning against land annexation and forced displacement of Palestinians.

Hamas official Basem Naim accused Israel of attempting to mask its failure in achieving military objectives. "Palestinians are too attached to their land to ever leave," Naim said, referencing the long-standing issue of displacement dating back to the 1948 Nakba.

Historical Context and Legal Implications

The forced or coerced displacement of populations under military occupation is prohibited under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. The memory of the Nakba, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were dispossessed in 1948, continues to shape Palestinian resistance to leaving their homeland.

Israel's Counter-Proposal

Katz suggested that countries critical of Israel's actions in Gaza, such as Spain, Ireland, and Norway, should accept Gaza residents into their territories. "These countries are legally obligated to allow any Gaza resident to enter their territories," he asserted.

As talks between Israel and Hamas are set to resume, the future of Gaza remains uncertain amid rising tensions and complex geopolitical challenges.

 
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