Trump’s New Middle East Plan: A Shocking Proposal for Gaza
Following Donald Trump’s recent statements about controlling the Gaza Strip and the displacement of Palestinians, which stirred global controversy, close associates of the U.S. President have once again come forward to explain his vision for the region on this Wednesday.
A Plan for the Middle East!
According to Axios, an advisor close to Trump stated that he is pushing boundaries and challenging red lines. The advisor emphasized that Trump does not fear headlines or the backlash from experts and analysts.
The message Trump is reportedly sending to the Middle East is clear: he can make things much worse, but at the same time, offer better plans. However, the advisor acknowledged that there are “enormous obstacles” to Trump’s vision for Gaza and the broader Middle East, particularly due to the potential for significant human casualties. There are about 2 million Palestinians who consider Gaza their only home and have never agreed to leave, despite 16 months of devastating warfare.
The initiative for Gaza, it was revealed, was Trump’s own idea, which he had been contemplating for at least two months. An American official stated that Trump proposed this plan because he believes no one else has new ideas for Gaza.
Just yesterday, Trump once again urged Jordan and Egypt to accept Gaza’s residents, arguing that Palestinians there have no alternative but to leave the coastal strip during its reconstruction following an intense 16-month Israeli war against Hamas, which left Gaza in ruins. However, this time, he promised to support the “permanent resettlement” of Palestinians, going beyond his previously rejected proposals by Arab states.
Shocking Idea and Criticisms
Trump’s statements have provoked international condemnation. Countries like Egypt, Turkey, China, Australia, Russia, France, and Britain have all declared their opposition, reaffirming their commitment to the two-state solution. Saudi Arabia also reiterated its steadfast support for a Palestinian state and the two-state solution.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid labeled the proposal a “bomb,” while an Israeli political source suggested that the outcomes of Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exceeded all Israeli expectations and dreams, according to Maariv.
Trump’s suggestion, made after his meeting with Netanyahu, marks a dramatic departure from decades of U.S. policy in the region, which has been committed to the two-state solution. His declaration that the U.S. is ready to take over Gaza and permanently relocate Palestinians has sparked widespread criticism, especially since most Arab nations, including Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, have repeatedly affirmed their commitment to the two-state solution and their rejection of Palestinian displacement from their land.
This article reflects the dynamic and controversial nature of Trump’s foreign policy, particularly regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, and underscores the significant international repercussions of his Middle East strategy.
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