US President indicates displacement plan for Gaza residents is merely a recommendation, amid rejection from regional leaders.
US President
Donald Trump has modified his approach regarding the controversial plan to take control of Gaza and relocate its population of over two million.
Initially announced earlier this month, the proposal suggested that Washington would oversee the territory's governance and reconstruction efforts, while also pressuring neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians.
In a recent interview, Trump acknowledged that the leaders of Jordan and Egypt had explicitly turned down the idea, describing the forced displacement of Palestinians as unjust.
"I was a little surprised they'd say that, but they did," Trump stated during his appearance on Fox News Radio's 'The Brian Kilmeade Show.' He pointed out that the United States provides substantial financial aid to both nations, amounting to billions of dollars each year.
Despite the setback, Trump expressed confidence in his original plan, stating, "The way to do it is my plan.
I think that's a plan that really works, but I'm not forcing it.
I'm just gonna sit back and recommend it."
Simultaneously, Arab leaders convened in Riyadh to formulate an alternative proposal aimed at reconstructing Gaza in the aftermath of the ongoing conflict, seeking to present a unified response against the US plan.
This meeting highlights the regional implications of the proposed relocation and the broader concerns regarding Palestinian displacement.