US President Donald Trump announced plans for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip, aiming to dismantle dangerous weapons and promote economic development. This announcement has sparked widespread criticism.
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri called Trump's plan "ridiculous and absurd," warning it could ignite chaos in the region. Hamas spokesman Abdel Latif al-Qanou criticized the plan as aligning with extreme Israeli views. The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) rejected any displacement of Palestinians, emphasizing a two-state solution as the path to peace.
Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for an independent Palestinian state, refusing diplomatic ties with Israel until its establishment. US Senator Chris Murphy warned that a US invasion of Gaza could lead to massive troop casualties. Democrat lawmaker Van Hollen labeled Trump's proposal as "ethnic cleansing." The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also condemned the plan.
China and Turkiye expressed opposition to forced displacement, advocating for a political settlement. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supported a two-state solution but refrained from commenting on Trump's statement. Amnesty International's Paul O'Brien criticized the potential destruction of Palestinian identity.
During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump expressed hope for a lasting peace through the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Netanyahu praised Trump as a strong ally of Israel.
Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
The Gaza Strip is a small region of land located along the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Israel and Egypt. It is home to many Palestinians and has been a site of conflict for many years.
Hamas is a Palestinian organization that governs the Gaza Strip. It is known for its resistance against Israel and has been involved in various conflicts.
The two-state solution is a proposed idea to resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians by creating two separate countries, one for each group, living peacefully side by side.
Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel. He is known for his strong stance on security and his close relationship with the United States.
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