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Trump’s Gaza Relocation Plan Sparks Outrage from Hamas and Allies

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3 months ago

Jan 26, 2025.

Trump proposes relocating Gazans to Egypt and Jordan.
Hamas rejects the plan, calling it a violation of Palestinian rights.
The Gaza ceasefire continues amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian challenges.

Hamas has strongly rejected a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to relocate the population of Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, following the ongoing conflict between the group and Israel.

Trump’s remarks, made during a recent event, suggested that relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries could be a potential solution to end the long-standing crisis.

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He proposed that Egypt and Jordan could take in Gaza’s displaced people, calling the territory a “demolition site” and emphasizing the need for new solutions to the conflict.

However, Hamas and its ally, Islamic Jihad, were quick to denounce the plan, labeling it a violation of Palestinian rights and calling it “deplorable.” Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, stated that Palestinians would never accept such a proposal, asserting that similar attempts throughout history to displace Palestinians have been foiled.

Both groups argue that Trump’s plan would amount to a forced relocation, reminiscent of the “Nakba” or catastrophe, a term used to describe the mass displacement of Palestinians during the establishment of Israel in 1948.

Trump’s comments came amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which entered its second week.

The truce, which has seen hostage exchanges, is intended to lead to a more permanent peace agreement.

On January 25, four Israeli hostages and 200 Palestinian prisoners were released, a gesture aimed at reducing tensions. However, clashes continued, with both Hamas and Israel accusing each other of ceasefire violations.

While the ceasefire has resulted in much-needed humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza, the region’s infrastructure remains severely damaged.

Nearly 70% of Gaza’s buildings have been destroyed in the conflict, and the UN has called the humanitarian situation “dire.” Additionally, many Palestinians are unable to return to their homes in the northern part of Gaza, as Israel blocked their passage due to ongoing disputes over hostages.

Despite Trump’s proposal, which was welcomed by some far-right Israeli officials, the idea of forcibly relocating Palestinians has been widely criticized by international groups, including the United Nations, as an unworkable solution that would exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Both Egypt and Jordan have expressed concerns over such an approach, with Egypt previously warning against any forced displacement into the Sinai Peninsula.