Palestinians Condemn Trump’s Gaza Plan as Violation of International Law/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to “take over” Gaza has sparked outrage worldwide, with Palestinian leaders, Arab nations, and global powers rejecting the plan. Critics argue the move violates international law and threatens regional stability. The Arab League, UK, Germany, and Russia have all reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood, while Israeli officials welcome Trump’s vision.
Trump’s Gaza Plan: Global Reactions
- Palestinian Leaders Reject the Proposal: Mahmoud Abbas calls it a violation of international law.
- Arab League Condemns the Plan: Declares it a “recipe for instability” in the region.
- Russia, UK, Germany Stand Against It: Insist on a two-state solution with Gaza as Palestinian territory.
- France and China Warn of Violations: Say forced relocation would destabilize the Middle East.
- Israel’s Far Right Supports Trump: Netanyahu and Israeli officials praise the idea.
- Hamas, Islamic Jihad Vow Resistance: Palestinian factions call it a “war crime” and threaten retaliation.
Palestinians Condemn Trump’s Gaza Plan as Violation of International Law
Deep Look
Palestinians Call for UN Intervention
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denounced Trump’s plan, urging the United Nations to intervene to protect Palestinian rights.
“What Trump is proposing is a serious violation of international law,” Abbas declared.
In Lebanon, Palestinian refugees, many of whom have lived in exile since 1948, also condemned the proposal. Suheil Natour, an activist in the Mar Elias refugee camp in Beirut, stated:
“This plan will fail. Neither Palestinians nor neighboring countries will accept forced resettlement.”
The Arab League: ‘A Recipe for Instability’
“This proposal represents a recipe for instability. Gaza is an integral part of any future Palestinian state.”
Europe and Russia Oppose the Plan
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that Palestinians “must be allowed to return home.”
- Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated:“Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem belong to the Palestinians.”
She warned that any forced displacement “would be unacceptable and against international law.” - Russia’s Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Moscow’s support for a two-state solution, rejecting any plan that permanently removes Palestinians from Gaza.
France Warns of Regional Upheaval
The French Foreign Ministry called Trump’s idea a “grave violation of international law”, adding that it would threaten regional stability and undermine peace efforts.
“Forced displacement of Palestinians would destabilize Egypt, Jordan, and the entire Middle East,” the statement read.
Israel’s Far Right Welcomes the Plan
While the international response has been overwhelmingly negative, some Israelis support Trump’s vision.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump:“You say things others refuse to say. And after the jaws drop, people scratch their heads and say, ‘You know he’s right.’”
- Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, thanked Trump for his bold approach.
- Israeli reservist soldier Yaniv Cohen supported the plan, saying:“We must evacuate all Arabs from Gaza and rebuild it into something else.”
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Vow Resistance
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad labeled Trump’s comments “racist” and warned:
“Trump’s plan will not succeed. Palestinians have resisted for over a century, and we will continue to do so.”
Hamas, which governs Gaza, accused Trump of “rewarding Israel’s genocide”, vowing to resist any forced displacement.
Egypt, Turkey, and China Reject the Plan
- Egypt’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its stance:“Rebuilding Gaza must happen without displacing Palestinians.”
- Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called Trump’s proposal “wrong and absurd.”
- China’s Foreign Ministry stated:“Palestinian rule is the basic principle of post-war governance in Gaza.”
US Political Divide: GOP vs. Democrats
The Gaza plan has divided U.S. politicians, with Trump’s allies defending him while Democrats and some Republicans push back.
- Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) blasted Trump, saying:“I thought we voted for America First. This is not our fight.”
- Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) accused Trump of promoting “ethnic cleansing”, calling on Congress to stop funding Israeli operations in Gaza.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), however, praised Trump’s remarks, calling them “bold action” for peace in Gaza.
What’s Next?
Trump’s Gaza proposal is now a major international controversy, raising critical questions:
- Will the U.S. move forward with its takeover plan?
- How will global allies respond if Trump attempts to enforce his vision?
- Will the United Nations take action against Trump’s proposal?
- Can Trump legally override Congress to implement his plan?
For now, Trump’s idea remains purely theoretical, but the political and diplomatic fallout is just beginning.
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