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Rabat – Morocco, Somaliland, and Puntland are also among the locations the newly elected US President Donald Trump is considering moving Palestinians from Gaza to as part of a post-war rebuilding plan, Israeli outlet N12 reported on Wednesday.
Quoting N12, the Jerusalem Post said Morocco’s inclusion in the plan appears to be linked to the ongoing territorial dispute over Western Sahara, while Somaliland and Puntland seek international recognition. The report suggested that these countries need US support given their geopolitical needs.
Trump’s reported proposal follows his earlier statement that the US intends to “take over” Gaza, level it, and create what he called “the Riviera of the Middle East.” He made the remarks in a joint conference after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC.
Trump previously suggested moving over one million Palestinians from war-torn Gaza to neighboring countries, including Egypt and Jordan, to rebuild Gaza. Jordan and Egypt strongly rejected the proposal.
The brazen plan to move Palestinians from Gaza has sparked controversy, with critics calling it unrealistic and morally unacceptable.
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Meanwhile, Netanyahu has unsurprisingly described Trump’s idea as “remarkable” and claimed that Palestinians would have the option to return once Gaza is rebuilt.
Far-right Israeli leaders have long supported the concept of the so-called voluntary migration for Gazans. Most observers believe this is a euphemism for the long-standing Israeli project of cleansing Gaza of Palestinians.
The Trump administration has faced backlash over the proposal, as reports suggest that some officials are trying to frame it as a temporary measure rather than a permanent expulsion. However, Trump has been clear about his desire to relocate all Gazans, stating: “That place has been hell.”
Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal has been widely criticized, with analysts arguing that it disregards Palestinian rights and sovereignty. Some have questioned the very feasibility of the plan given the legal, logistical, and political challenges involved.
