US President Donald Trump’s proposal to permanently resettle displaced Palestinians in Gaza outside the war-torn territory has been met with widespread condemnation and concerns about its legality.
The Associated Press has reported that President Trump “suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take ‘ownership’ in redeveloping the area into ‘the Riviera of the Middle East.’”
In a statement on Monday, Institute for Public Accuracy said the plan has been criticised by Palestinians, Arab countries, and international law experts.
According to Alfred de Zayas, a law professor at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and former UN Independent Expert on International Order, Trump’s plan violates international law.
Zayas cites the Statute of Rome and the 1949 IV Geneva Red Cross Convention, which specifically prohibit forced population transfers and deportations of protected persons from occupied territory ¹.
The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, has also rejected the plan, stating that Palestinians will not leave their homeland.
Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan, have condemned the proposal, fearing it would destabilise the region and undermine their national security.
Despite the backlash, Trump’s plan has been welcomed by some Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
However, the proposal’s feasibility and legality remain uncertain, with many experts questioning its compatibility with international law and human rights standards.
As the international community continues to grapple with the implications of Trump’s plan, one thing is clear: the fate of Gaza and its people remain a contentious and deeply complex issue.
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