The President is taken aback by the dismissal of his proposal to relocate the residents of Gaza, as Arab leaders gather to suggest other potential solutions.
US President
Donald Trump has revealed a revision to his contentious proposal regarding the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, which entails relocating over two million inhabitants.
Initially, he had outlined a plan for the United States to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and encourage neighboring nations to accept the displaced Palestinians. However, Trump has now framed the initiative as a recommendation rather than an order.
In a recent interview, Trump admitted that his plan was rejected by the leaders of Jordan and Egypt, who considered the forced displacement of Palestinians to be unjust.
He expressed astonishment at their reaction, especially considering the substantial financial aid—amounting to billions of dollars each year—that the United States allocates to both governments.
During his interview with Fox News Radio, Trump reiterated his confidence in the viability of his proposal but clarified that he would not impose it upon the countries involved.
"The way to do it is my plan. I believe it's a plan that truly works, but I'm not forcing it," he stated.
These comments emerged alongside an Arab leaders' summit in Riyadh, which focused on formulating a joint approach for the reconstruction of Gaza following the conflict.
This gathering seeks to counter Trump's controversial resettlement plan and tackle the humanitarian crisis in the region in the wake of recent hostilities.