In Brief

US President Donald Trump proposed placing Gaza under U.S. control after relocating its Palestinian residents.
This plan has been widely criticized by international leaders as a potential breach of international law.
Israel supports the idea, but most other countries oppose it due to concerns about forced displacement.
The proposal undermines decades-long diplomatic efforts focused on a two-state solution for peace in the region.
Regional allies like Egypt and Saudi Arabia have denounced the plan and reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a Palestinian state.

Situation Report

President Donald Trump sparked significant controversy with his suggestion that the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip following its conflict with Israel, involving the relocation of over 2 million Palestinians.

Critics argue that this plan would violate international law by forcibly displacing an entire population—a scenario likened to ethnic cleansing.

The proposal was swiftly denounced by most Western nations as well as key Middle Eastern allies such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

France explicitly stated that any forced displacement would be illegal under Geneva Convention rules.

Similarly, Russia and China reiterated their support for a two-state solution rather than endorsing such drastic measures.

As expected Israel welcomed Trump's initiative; however, this stance is not shared by Hamas, which has strongly condemned the idea as “a recipe for chaos,” emphasizing that Palestinians will resist any attempts at displacement from their homeland.

U.S. allies have had difficulties in responding to the proposal, without straining relations early in Trump’s term; many have expressed discomfort while avoiding confrontation with Washington.