Sudan rejects the U.S. request to discuss resettling Palestinians displaced from Gaza under Trump’s plan, emphasizing concerns over legality and humanitarian issues. Officials from Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland have dismissed the idea, reinforcing the broader Arab opposition to forced resettlement. Despite incentives offered by the U.S., Sudan’s government remains firm against any relocation plans amid its civil conflict.
Sudan has firmly rejected a U.S. request to discuss resettling Palestinians displaced by Gaza under Donald Trump’s controversial plan aimed at transforming the territory into a Mediterranean resort. Sudanese officials informed the Associated Press that U.S. and Israeli authorities approached them regarding the acceptance of uprooted Palestinians, despite widespread international condemnation and practical challenges associated with such a proposal.
Reports indicate that U.S. contacts with Sudan regarding this resettlement effort began even prior to Trump taking office. Sudanese officials noted that discussions included military assistance amid the ongoing internal conflict, yet the proposal was promptly dismissed. One Sudanese official confirmed, “This suggestion was immediately rebuffed. No one opened this matter again.”
Somalia’s foreign minister has remained noncommittal about any U.S. or Israeli requests but stated that Somalia opposes any plan that would use its territory for resettlement purposes or undermine Palestinians’ rights to their ancestral lands. Trump’s proposal entails displacing over 2 million residents of Gaza to develop it as a high-end leisure and business destination, an act deemed illegal under international law.
Originally, Egypt and Jordan were suggested as possible resettlement locations for displaced Palestinians, but both nations expressed strong opposition to the plan. Palestinians have also rejected Trump’s proposal and challenged Israeli claims that any relocations would be voluntary. Alternative reconstruction plans proposed by Arab nations aim to keep Palestinians in their current locations.
The White House has indicated that Trump supports his vision for Gaza. Although U.S. and Israeli officials have discussed options involving Somalia and Somaliland, they have not clarified the nature of these communications. Sudan, having initially normalized relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, is currently embroiled in a civil conflict marked by significant humanitarian issues, making acceptance of displaced Palestinians highly unlikely.
In conclusion, Sudan and Somalia have categorically rejected U.S. attempts to discuss the resettlement of Palestinians under Trump’s Gaza reconstruction plan. Neither country is willing to compromise their sovereignty or the rights of the Palestinian people, demonstrating the complexities surrounding international proposals for resolution amidst ongoing humanitarian crises. The rejection reflects a broader Arab stance against forced resettlement, upholding the Palestinian right to remain in their homeland.
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