Netanyahu Commits to Trump’s Plan for Gaza Amid International Outcry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for Donald Trump's controversial plan to evacuate Gaza's population, aiming for control over the territory. This plan faces international backlash and aims to relocate residents to Egypt and Jordan. Meanwhile, discussions on a ceasefire and humanitarian aid continue amid rising tensions and violence in the region.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly committed to "respect" Donald Trump's controversial plan, which proposes the evacuation of Gaza's population as part of a broader strategy to take control of the territory. This declaration came during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is currently visiting the region.
The plan, which has sparked significant international backlash, suggests relocating the 2.4 million residents of Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan. Netanyahu stated, "Just as I committed that there will be no Hamas or Palestinian Authority after the war in Gaza, I must respect Trump's plan for creating another Gaza."
This commitment coincides with preparations for a summit in Saudi Arabia, where several Arab nations will discuss a collective response to the proposal. The summit is set to address the implications of Trump's plan, which has been widely rejected by Palestinians and Arab countries alike.
Netanyahu's remarks reflect a unified front with U.S. officials as they seek to eliminate Hamas as a military and governing force in Gaza. Rubio echoed this sentiment, labeling Iran as the primary source of instability in the region and emphasizing the need for decisive action against Hamas.
The Israeli security cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the next phase of the ceasefire agreement, which aims to secure the release of all hostages held in Gaza and bring an end to ongoing hostilities. The recent escalation in violence has raised concerns about the fragile nature of the ceasefire established since January 19.
Demonstrations in Jerusalem have highlighted the urgency of hostage situations, with families of captives urging lawmakers to take immediate action for their loved ones' safe return. The ongoing conflict has claimed thousands of lives on both sides, with over 48,000 reported fatalities in Gaza since hostilities resumed last October.
As discussions continue regarding humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza—estimated by the UN to cost over $53 billion—the situation remains precarious. The Hamas leadership has accused Israel of obstructing aid deliveries and violating ceasefire agreements, further complicating efforts toward peace.
