Trump's Gaza Plan Faces Unified Arab Opposition and Global Backlash

President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and develop the region under U.S. control has drawn widespread condemnation from Arab nations and international critics.

President Trump has proposed relocating over 2 million Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan and turning the territory into a U.S.-controlled development project, dubbed the 'Gaza Riviera.'
Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, have rejected the plan, citing concerns over destabilization and violations of Palestinian rights, and are working on counterproposals to rebuild Gaza without displacement.
The plan has been widely criticized as a potential act of ethnic cleansing, with significant opposition from Palestinians, regional allies, and global observers, including the United Nations.
Saudi Arabia is leading efforts to present an alternative plan at upcoming summits, emphasizing Palestinian statehood and reconstruction while excluding forced displacement.
Experts warn that the proposal risks undermining regional stability, jeopardizing U.S. alliances in the Middle East, and escalating tensions with extremist groups and far-right factions globally.

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