Mon Jan 27 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump Proposes Relocating Over a Million Palestinians from Gaza

**Washington, D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump revealed a controversial proposal Saturday, suggesting the relocation of over a million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to neighboring countries. In a phone call with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Trump reportedly discussed building housing in Jordan and Egypt to accommodate the displaced population. He stated his belief that relocating Gazans would help alleviate the humanitarian crisis resulting from the 15-month conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has left much of Gaza in ruins.

Trump’s comments, made aboard Air Force One, sparked immediate backlash. Jordan and Egypt vehemently rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, asserting their commitment to a two-state solution and maintaining that Palestinians should remain on their land. The Jordanian foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, described the proposal as a “red line.” Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs similarly condemned the idea as destabilizing and counterproductive to peace efforts.

Palestinian officials also strongly condemned the proposal, describing it as a plan for ethnic cleansing. Hamas, the governing body in Gaza, vowed to reject any such plan.

While Jordan’s state news agency reported the call with Trump, it did not mention the relocation proposal. However, an Israeli official, cited by Channel 12 News, suggested that Trump’s comments were not a spontaneous remark but part of a broader strategy potentially coordinated with Israel. This claim was corroborated by a source familiar with the matter, though details remain scarce.

Trump’s proposal represents a significant departure from decades of US foreign policy, which has generally supported a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. His remarks also followed the lifting of Biden-era sanctions against Israeli settlers and the release of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, actions welcomed by some Israeli officials. The former president’s suggestion echoes previous comments from his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, regarding the potential redevelopment of Gaza.

The international community is closely watching the situation, with many expressing concern over the potential implications of Trump’s controversial proposal for regional stability and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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