President Donald Trump's recent proposal to take U.S. control over Gaza and displace its Palestinian residents has sparked widespread alarm, especially among international experts and agencies. Commentators, including U.N. representatives, assert that such actions could constitute ethnic cleansing, aligning with violations of international law. During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump suggested relocating Gazans to more desirable lands, although he did not explicitly state that this would be forced. Palestinians expressed their unwillingness to leave, emphasizing the complexities of the situation amid ongoing conflict.
Any forced displacement of people is tantamount to ethnic cleansing, U.N. spokesman Stéphane Dujarric told reporters Wednesday, in response to a question about Trump's proposals.
Trump proposed that the United States take a 'long-term ownership position' over Gaza, moving its residents to a 'good, fresh, beautiful piece of land' in another country.
The president did not say that the 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza would be forced to move, but many have said they would not leave willingly.
Experts stated that Trump's plan would violate international law, raising concerns over the implications of such a proposal on human rights.
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