Arab and international reactions poured in on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trump's statements regarding U.S. control over the Gaza Strip and relocating its residents to other countries.
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Trump's remarks on Tuesday outlined his administration’s vision for the "Gaza War" and the future of the region, which has witnessed unprecedented conflict for 15 months.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Ati, emphasized the importance of Palestinian Authority control in Gaza, rejecting Trump's proposal for U.S. control over the strip. Abdel Ati, during a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, expressed Egypt's full support for the Palestinian government and its reform plans, highlighting the necessity of empowering the Palestinian Authority politically and economically to assume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, which remains part of the occupied Palestinian territories.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu condemned Trump's plan to transfer Palestinians outside Gaza, calling it "unacceptable." In comments to Anadolu Agency, Çavuşoğlu stated, "Trump's statements about Gaza are unacceptable," stressing that the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza is unacceptable not only to Turkey but also to the countries in the region, and it does not even warrant discussion.
The French Foreign Ministry stated that the forced displacement of Gaza’s population would be a grave violation of international law, representing an attack on the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians and destabilizing the region. The ministry’s statement emphasized that Gaza's future should not be under the control of a third country but within the framework of a future Palestinian state, under the authority of the Palestinian Authority. France reaffirmed its opposition to illegal settlements and any unilateral efforts to annex the West Bank.
British Foreign Secretary David Laming stressed that Palestinians must have a future in their homeland. Laming, speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, stated, "We have always been clear in our belief that we must see the existence of two states, with Palestinians living and thriving in their homeland, both in Gaza and the West Bank."
Spanish Foreign Minister José Albares reiterated that Gaza belongs to its Palestinian residents and must be part of a future Palestinian state, a stance supported by his country. According to Euronews, Albares stressed, "Gaza is Palestinian land, and they must remain there."
Scottish Prime Minister John Swinney emphasized that any proposal to displace Palestinians from their homes is dangerous and unacceptable, noting that peace can only be achieved through the principle of the "two-state solution." He said, "There must be no ethnic cleansing in Gaza."
European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Sven Koopmans stated that there is only one solution: a two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine as sovereign states. This came in response to Trump’s comments suggesting that the only solution for Gaza is for its residents to leave, stressing that true security comes only through genuine peace.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, during a regular press conference, voiced Beijing's opposition to the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, reaffirming that Palestinian rule is the fundamental principle for governing Gaza after the war. He also noted that China hopes all parties will view the ceasefire and the management of Gaza after the conflict as an opportunity to return the Palestinian issue to its correct path, based on the two-state solution.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia believes the Middle East conflict can only be resolved based on the two-state solution. He reiterated Russia's position that the only way to resolve the conflict is through the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
The German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, emphasized that Gaza, like the West Bank and East Jerusalem, belongs to the Palestinians. She called the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza unacceptable and a violation of international law, warning that it would lead to new suffering and hatred.
