**Trump‘s Gaza Plan Faces Rejection**
Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza and resettle its population has hit a roadblock. Arab states like Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have rejected the idea.
The US and Israel‘s western allies also oppose this plan. Many Palestinians living in Gaza would be willing to leave if given the chance, but even if one million people left, there would still be 1.2 million remaining.
**International Law and Consequences**
This plan would violate international law, which could lead to a breakdown of rules-based order. Other countries like Russia and China may take advantage of this situation to pursue their own territorial ambitions.
**Regional Impact**
The Trump plan’s announcement has caused shockwaves in the region. It could weaken Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and even threaten the existence of the Palestinian state.
Ultra-nationalist Jewish groups are happy with the plan, as it feeds their dream of a Jewish-controlled land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.
**Israeli Reactions**
Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, welcomed Trump’s idea, saying it would “bury the dangerous idea of a Palestinian State.” Other Israeli leaders have been more cautious in their response.
The Palestinians see this plan as a threat to their existence and may respond with force against Israel. Their conflict is fueled by dispossession and memories of the 1948 exodus.
**Trump’s Motivation**
It’s unclear what Trump’s motivation is behind this plan. Some say he might be creating confusion while developing another plan, or that he’s trying to create a situation where he can receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Regardless of his intentions, the Trump plan has added more instability to an already turbulent region.