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Trump Proposes Moving Gaza’s Population Amid Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas
- Trump suggests relocating Gaza’s population.
- Israel blocks northern Gaza return.
- Gaza war toll exceeds 47,000.
U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with his proposal to relocate Gaza’s population to neighboring Egypt and Jordan, calling for a complete “clean out” of the embattled territory.
This comes as a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas enters its second week, following over 15 months of devastating war.
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Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump revealed discussions with Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the potential resettlement of Palestinians and expressed intentions to speak with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
“You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing,” Trump said, describing Gaza as a “demolition site.” He proposed creating housing for Palestinians “temporarily or long term” in other locations to foster peace.
The remarks have drawn sharp criticism. For Palestinians, such proposals evoke painful memories of the Nakba, or “catastrophe,” when hundreds of thousands were displaced during Israel’s creation in 1948.
Egypt has firmly opposed any forced displacement into the Sinai desert, warning that such actions could undermine its 1979 peace treaty with Israel.
Jordan, already hosting 2.3 million registered Palestinian refugees, has not publicly endorsed Trump’s plan.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains dire. Although a truce agreement has allowed aid to flow into the strip and facilitated the release of hostages, the situation is far from stable.
Palestinians walk past destroyed houses, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip February 22, 2024. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
The Israeli military announced it would block displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza until Hamas fulfills its commitments, including releasing a civilian hostage.
The war, sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, has left Gaza in ruins.
According to the Hamas-run health ministry, over 47,000 people have been killed in Gaza, with the majority being civilians. Israeli officials report that 1,210 Israelis have also lost their lives.
Trump’s administration has reaffirmed unwavering support for Israel, including approving the release of blocked U.S. munitions. However, his proposal to displace Gaza’s population has raised questions about the future of U.S. involvement in the region. As negotiations for a permanent end to the conflict continue, analysts warn of deep distrust between the parties and the risk of the truce collapsing.
Amid the uncertainty, Palestinians like Rafiqa Subh remain resolute. “We want to go back, even though our houses are destroyed. We miss our homes so much,” she said, echoing the sentiments of countless displaced families.
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For Israel, the focus remains on ensuring Hamas meets its obligations under the truce, while securing the release of remaining hostages continues to be a priority. Demonstrations in Tel Aviv highlight the growing pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to bring all captives home.
With tensions high and Trump’s proposal adding fuel to the fire, the path to peace in Gaza remains fraught with challenges.
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