UN, Arab League Oppose Trump's Proposal to Relocate Palestinians Outside Gaza

The United Nations and the Arab League have both strongly opposed President Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza, citing grave concerns over violations of international law and humanitarian principles. The UN described the plan as a potential ethnic cleansing, undermining the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric emphasized, “We would be against any plan that would lead to the forced displacement of people, or would lead to any type of ethnic cleansing. ” He also expressed alarm over increased violence in the occupied West Bank, stating, “We’re very concerned about the deteriorating situation in the West Bank.”

The UN further noted the importance of regional opposition, including Egypt, Jordan, and the Arab League, to Trump’s proposal. These neighboring countries have warned against any forced relocation initiatives that could destabilize the region and worsen the humanitarian crisis.

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In parallel, the Arab League categorically rejected the relocation proposal, affirming that such measures violate international law and undermine peace efforts. The League stated, ” Attempts to uproot the Palestinian people from their land, whether through resettlement, annexation, or settlement expansion, have proven to fail in the past.” It added, ” Circumventing these established principles and longstanding commitments, which have garnered Arab and international consensus, will only prolong the conflict and make peace even more unattainable.”

The organization reiterated its stance on the Palestinian cause, highlighting that the conflict revolves around the land and rights of the Palestinian people. It stressed that past attempts to relocate or annex Palestinian territories have consistently failed and are “rejected and in violation of international law.”

Neighboring countries, including Jordan and Egypt, also voiced strong opposition. Jordan, with its large Palestinian population, warned that such initiatives could heighten regional tensions and further undermine Palestinian sovereignty. Similarly, Egypt emphasized that relocation efforts would threaten regional stability and called for solutions rooted in respect for Palestinian territorial and human rights.

The combined opposition by the UN, Arab League, and regional actors underscores the urgency of addressing the core issues of the conflict through a credible two-state solution to achieve lasting peace.

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