Synopsis
On February 5, the PLO and Hamas voiced strong opposition to President Trump's suggestion of relocating Gaza residents. They emphasized the importance of the two-state solution and condemned any plans for displacement, urging international entities to take action against such proposals.Key Takeaways
- PLO and Hamas reject Trump's relocation proposal.
- Two-state solution remains crucial for peace.
- Hamas vows to resist foreign control over Gaza.
- Arab nations are commended for their support.
- Urgent international meetings requested to address forced displacement.
Ramallah/Gaza, Feb 5 (NationPress) The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and Hamas on Wednesday firmly opposed US President Donald Trump's comments suggesting the resettlement of Gaza Strip inhabitants to adjacent nations.
Hussein al-Sheikh, Secretary General of the executive committee of the PLO, stated in a press release that the organization categorically rejects all proposals to displace our people from their homeland.
The two-state solution, grounded in international law, remains the sole feasible avenue toward peace and stability, he asserted.
“We were born here, we have lived here, and we will remain here,” he continued, commending Arab countries for their support of the Palestinians.
Trump's comments were similarly condemned by Hamas, which labeled them an attempt to legitimize US and Israeli dominance over Gaza.
“We strongly condemn and reject President Trump's statements, which seek to forcibly remove our people from their land,” Hamas expressed in a press release, cautioning that such language would heighten tensions in the region.
Hamas pledged that neither it nor the Palestinian populace would allow any external entity to impose authority over Gaza, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Hamas also called on the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations to hold an urgent meeting to tackle the situation and take decisive measures against any plans for forced displacement.
On Tuesday, Trump proposed “long-term ownership” of the Gaza Strip by the United States, suggesting that displaced Palestinians in the enclave be permanently resettled.
He did not exclude the option of deploying US troops to Gaza, stating, “If it’s necessary, we’ll do that,” during a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
