President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians elsewhere has sparked international condemnation. Trump’s top diplomat, along with the White House press secretary, appeared to backtrack on the proposal, clarifying that Palestinians would only be temporarily relocated. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated that Gaza is an integral part of Palestine and unwilling to allow infringements on their rights.
The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, warned against any form of ethnic cleansing and emphasized the need to stay true to international law. The EU and various world leaders expressed support for a two-state solution and rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians. Human rights organizations condemned Trump’s proposal as a moral abomination, while Republicans had mixed reactions.
Israel’s far-right former national security minister supported encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza, while the country’s foreign minister announced following the US in ending cooperation with the UN’s human rights council. The death toll in Gaza following Israeli operations reached 47,552, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Iran’s president discussed options to navigate US sanctions, while also calling for a verified peace agreement.
The UN chief stressed the importance of a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, cautioning against ethnic cleansing and emphasizing the necessity for a two-state solution with an independent Palestinian state including Gaza. The international community continues to reject Trump’s proposal, emphasizing the importance of upholding international law and human rights.
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