Trump's controversial plan: Relocating Gazans to East Africa
The USA and Israel are in talks with East African countries about relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. According to the Associated Press, this plan is part of President Donald Trump's initiative.
The USA and Israel have made contact with three East African countries to discuss the possibility of relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
East African countries in the spotlight
According to AP sources, the talks involve Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland. All these regions face significant issues, such as the civil war in Sudan and Al-Shabaab terrorism in Somalia. Despite this, President Trump described these places as "beautiful" for potential resettlers.
Reactions to the proposal
Sudan rejected the USA's proposal, while representatives from Somalia and Somaliland claim they are unaware of such talks. Trump's plan involves relocating over 2 million Palestinians, followed by a real estate project on the acquired land.
The US President denied that the relocations would be forced, but it is unclear whether Palestinians could return to Gaza after reconstruction.
International opposition
The relocation idea was met with unanimous opposition from European countries, Arab nations, and the Palestinians themselves. These countries have proposed alternative plans for rebuilding the Gaza Strip.
Israel and the USA have prepared a package of financial, diplomatic, and security incentives for countries that would agree to accept Palestinians. This information was confirmed by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who noted that Israeli authorities are seeking nations interested in accepting resettlers.
The reconstruction of the Gaza Strip is necessary after the war that broke out in October 2023 following an attack by Palestinian terrorists on Israel. As a result of the conflict, over 48,000 Palestinians and 400 Israeli soldiers were killed.
