Trump backtracks and states that Palestinians "will not be expelled" from Gaza.
The US president's statement comes after Israel announced the creation of an authority to manage displacement in the region.
247 - US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (12) that no Palestinian will be expelled from the Gaza Strip. The statement was made while he was receiving Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office, and comes after the Israeli government signaled the possibility of forced displacements in the region. The information was released by the portal Observer.
“No one is going to expel any Palestinians,” Trump assured when questioned by a journalist. The president's statement contrasts with recent declarations by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who stated that Tel Aviv will open a new "Emigration Authority" office under the Ministry of Defense to manage the departure of Gaza residents.
During the meeting, Trump He also referred again to the attacks of October 7, 2023, the date that marked the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. "It was a terrible, terrible thing. I've never seen anything like it. As President, we see details that others don't see," said the Republican.
The US president also mentioned a recent meeting with hostages released from Hamas"I just met with ten hostages, and they were very badly treated—I was shocked," he declared. According to Trump, all those rescued reported to him that there was "no kindness shown" on the part of the kidnappers. "Pure hatred," he concluded.
Before meeting with Trump, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin appealed for humanitarian aid to be sent to... Gaza Strip He called for an immediate ceasefire, as well as the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Setback on Gaza 'riviera' project
In February, Trump shared on social media his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip, proposing to transform it into a "Middle Eastern Riviera." The proposal involves relocating approximately 2 million Palestinians to neighboring countries, allowing for the reconstruction and development of the region as a luxury tourist destination.
Trump also stated that the United States would "take possession of Gaza" and did not rule out the use of American troops to implement the plan. The proposal generated international criticism, being seen as a form of "ethnic cleansing" by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres.
