In a move that sparked widespread discontent and angry reactions, U.S. President Donald Trump made shocking statements during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
Trump's remarks were not limited to unconditional support for the occupation; they extended to proposing plans for the forced displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and redrawing the map of Palestinian existence to align with the Zionist vision.
U.S. Control Over Gaza
During the press conference, Trump stated: "The United States will take control of the Gaza Strip, and we will be responsible for dismantling all unexploded bombs and weapons, and we will level the site to the ground and rid it of destroyed buildings."
He added, in his conversation with Netanyahu before the conference, that Palestinians in Gaza should be relocated to a “new site” provided by other countries in the region, claiming that life is no longer feasible in Gaza after the war.
Palestinian Factions: Trump’s Remarks Are a Declaration of War
Condemnation of Statements
Palestinian factions condemned the statements in the strongest terms, describing them as hostile plans aimed at the forced displacement of Palestinians.
Hamas' Response
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) confirmed in a statement that these remarks are “hostile to our people and will not serve stability in the region, but will pour oil on the fire.” It added that the Palestinian people will not allow any party to impose guardianship over them or occupy their land, asserting that resistance will remain a steadfast option until liberation is achieved.
Call for Urgent Meetings
Hamas called on the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations to convene urgent meetings to take a firm and historic stance to preserve the Palestinian people's national rights, their right to self-determination, and the establishment of their Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Islamic Jihad Movement's Statement
For its part, the Islamic Jihad Movement stated that "when Trump talks about the displacement of Palestinians, he must remember that 15 months of American bombardment did not succeed in breaking their will," emphasizing that Palestinians will continue their resistance as they have done over the past decades.
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine's Reaction
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine described the statements as “a declaration of war on the Palestinian people and an attempt to reproduce a new Nakba that will only pass over the bodies of the resistors,” affirming that Gaza is not a burden needing solutions; rather, it is a symbol of resilience and resistance, and its people will only leave it to their original homes occupied in 1948.
Widespread Wave of Criticism
Trump's Statements Ignite Criticism
Trump's statements regarding the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip have sparked a widespread wave of criticism on social media platforms.
Hussam Shaker's Response
Writer and analyst Hussam Shaker responded to Trump with a clear message, saying: The people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip will tell the arrogant Trump: If you are truly determined to deport us, the only and inevitable destination is our land and homes from which we were forcibly displaced, and they are just a stone's throw away, the key is in our pocket... and returning is the option.
Said Ziad's Analysis
As for political and strategic researcher Said Ziad, he described the deportation plan as the first fruits of the alliance between the Trumpian colonial mentality and religious Zionism in the occupying state. He added via the X platform: Egypt and Jordan bear a heavy responsibility in maintaining regional stability by ensuring Palestinians remain in their homeland, while the priority remains in addressing the file of relief and shelter, which is still stalled to this moment.
Regional Challenge Highlighted
In another tweet, Ziad confirmed that the regional challenge posed by the deportation plan is no less dangerous than the challenge facing the Palestinians themselves, as its repercussions will lead to demographic, political, and military disturbances that threaten the stability of the entire region. He also questioned: Does Trump realize that what he proposes is completely contradictory to the plan for integrating "Israel" in the region and normalizing relations with it, and that in doing so, he is planting time bombs that will explode first in the face of "Israel" itself?
Tamer's Sarcastic Commentary
Writer Tamer sarcastically commented on the position of occupying Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying: An indescribable joy appeared on Netanyahu's face after hearing the words he had been dreaming of! He added: Trump's statements are the most dangerous in decades regarding the Palestinian issue, as he calls for forcibly relocating the entire population of Gaza to Egypt, Jordan, or other countries without return, and then the U.S. taking over the sector to establish a wonderful project there; some of what he says makes you laugh, not because it's funny, but because you can hardly believe what you are hearing!
