By In early February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a controversial plan for the United States to take control of the G@za Strip. He proposed relocating the over two million P@lestinian residents to neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan, envisioning the transformation of G@za into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump suggested that the U.S. would oversee the redevelopment of the area, potentially involving military intervention to dismantle existing weaponry and rebuild infrastructure.
This proposal has been met with widespread international condemnation. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned against actions that could lead to ethnic cleansing. Countries including Germany, Russia, China, and Saudi Arabia have rejected the plan, expressing concerns over its legality and potential to exacerbate regional tensions.
Both Egypt and Jordan have declined the idea of resettling P@lestinian refugees, reaffirming their support for the establishment of a future P@lestinian state. Within the United States, the proposal has sparked significant debate. Critics argue that forcibly displacing G@za’s population would violate international law and could destabilize the Middle East. Some members of Congress have expressed skepticism about the feasibility and morality of the plan, emphasizing the need for a sustainable and just solution to the Isr*eli-P@lestinian conflict.
Despite the backlash, Isr*eli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Trump’s proposal as “remarkable” and urged for its consideration. However, P@lestinian leaders and human rights organizations have condemned the plan, viewing it as an endorsement of ethnic cleansing and a dismissal of P@lestinian rights. As the situation develops, the international community continues to monitor the implications of this proposal on regional stability and the broader pursuit of peace in the Middle East.
