President Trump's controversial proposal to turn the Gaza Strip into an American-controlled area has been met with criticism for echoing colonial attitudes. The plan received support from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, but it dismisses the long history of Palestinian aspirations for self-determination. Historical parallels are drawn between Trump's vision and the attitudes of British colonialism and early Political Zionists who viewed Palestinians as obstacles. A US commission once surveyed Arab opinion, revealing overwhelming opposition to partition and a desire for an independent Arab state, countering the dismissive stance of British leaders like Lord Balfour.
Trump's proposal to transform Gaza into an American-controlled 'Riviera' echoes colonial attitudes, disregarding the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
Political Zionists saw Palestine as a 'rampart of Europe against Asia,' aiming to clear it of Arab inhabitants for their ambitions.
The US commission found that the overwhelming majority of Arabs opposed the partition and desired an independent Arab state instead.
Balfour believed that Zionism's goals were far more significant than the wishes of the 700,000 Arabs living in Palestine.
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