US President Donald Trump recently proposed that displaced Palestinians from Gaza be permanently relocated outside the war-torn region. During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump asserted that returning to Gaza isn’t feasible and suggested finding a new location for resettlement where people can live safely and happily. He criticized the long-standing situation in Gaza as one fraught with death and destruction, advocating for the development of pleasant new homes for displaced individuals.
Despite Trump’s call for Arab nations to assist in this relocation, countries like Egypt and Jordan have firmly rejected the idea. Senior officials from Trump’s administration continue to support the plan on humanitarian grounds, arguing that informing Palestinians they might return in a few years is unrealistic.
The backdrop of these discussions is a delicate truce between Israel and Hamas, with pressures mounting on Netanyahu to navigate both a war-wary public and his right-wing coalition’s demands. Amidst ongoing political challenges, including his corruption trial, Netanyahu seeks to boost his image through his meeting with Trump. The agenda also includes discussions on normalising relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, along with concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities.