President Donald Trump is making waves again—this time with a controversial yet “bold” plan to resettle Palestinian refugees from Gaza in neighboring Egypt and Jordan.
Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that instead of rebuilding Gaza after the devastation caused by the war with Hamas, the focus should shift to relocating its residents to safer, more stable environments.
A Radical Solution for a Decades-Old Conflict?
“I’d like Egypt to take people and I’d like Jordan to take people. You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing … It’s literally a demolition site,” Trump said. He proposed constructing new housing in alternative locations, where displaced Palestinians could have a fresh start.
Trump’s proposal, though unconventional, isn’t without precedent. Before 1967, Egypt controlled Gaza, while Jordan governed the West Bank. However, since the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, the focus has been on establishing an independent Palestinian state rather than regional relocation.
What Supporters Are Saying
Many conservatives and Middle East analysts have praised the idea as “the only real way to achieve peace.”
📢 Mark Levin called it a “great idea.”
📢 Caroline Glick described it as an “excellent plan.”
📢 Richard Goldberg, a senior adviser at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, called it “common sense.”
📢 Political consultant Noah Pollak said the plan is “deeply wise, very simple, and would be incredibly successful.”
Potential Benefits of the Plan
🔹 For Palestinians – The nearly 2.2 million residents of Gaza could escape poverty, violence, and ongoing conflict, starting fresh in more stable environments with better economic opportunities.
🔹 For Egypt & Jordan – If managed well, the resettlement effort could boost regional influence, create jobs, and attract international investment.
🔹 For Israel – With Hamas no longer controlling Gaza, the constant cycle of rocket attacks and military operations could come to an end, potentially reducing tensions.
The Controversy: Would Egypt & Jordan Agree?
Despite support from conservative commentators, the biggest hurdle remains: Would Egypt and Jordan be willing to absorb Gaza’s population?
Historically, both nations have resisted accepting Palestinian refugees on a large scale. Egypt has largely kept its border with Gaza closed, and Jordan, though home to a significant Palestinian population, has not expressed willingness to take in more refugees.
Additionally, some human rights advocates argue that forcing Palestinians to leave their homeland is not a humanitarian solution but rather a form of displacement.
A Feasible Plan or a Political Long Shot?
Trump’s proposal is shaking up the conversation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but whether it gains traction remains to be seen. Could this be a game-changing approach, or will it face too much resistance from regional powers?
📢 What do you think? Bold vision or political gamble?
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