President Donald Trump has proposed that the United States take control of Gaza after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere, drawing swift condemnation from world leaders and organizations.
Türkiye
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan denounced Trump’s proposal as “unacceptable,” stating that even discussing such an idea was fundamentally wrong. “Türkiye firmly opposes any attempt to remove the people of Gaza from their homeland,” Fidan said on Wednesday.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas reaffirmed that Palestinians would not surrender their land, rights, or sacred sites. He emphasized that Gaza, along with the West Bank and East Jerusalem, remains an integral part of the State of Palestine.
Senior Hamas Official Sami Abu Zuhri
“Our people in Gaza will not allow these plans to pass,” Abu Zuhri declared, calling instead for an end to Israeli occupation and aggression rather than the forced displacement of Palestinians.
United Nations Response
UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned Trump’s proposal, stressing that the forced removal of people from occupied territory is strictly prohibited under international law.
“It is crucial to move towards the next phase of the ceasefire, release all hostages and arbitrarily detained prisoners, end the war, and begin Gaza’s reconstruction while fully adhering to international humanitarian and human rights law,” Türk stated.
He emphasized that both Palestinians and Israelis deserve peace and security, grounded in dignity and equality. “The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law and must be upheld by all states,” he added, referencing a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice.
“Any forcible transfer or deportation of people from occupied territory is strictly prohibited,” Türk reiterated.
