Breaking: Trump Proposes Relocation Of Gaza Residents To Egypt And Jordan Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan to “clean out” Gaza, suggesting that Egypt and Jordan should take in Palestinian residents as part of an effort to bring peace to the region.

Trump described Gaza as a site of destruction following the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need for a solution after the displacement of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents due to the ongoing violence since Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed that relocating Gaza’s population could be a short-term or long-term solution, adding that he had discussed the plan with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and planned to speak with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Trump suggested that relocating up to 1.5 million people from Gaza would help address the region’s ongoing conflicts and the humanitarian crisis.

Trump’s comments come as the ceasefire agreement and hostage release deal negotiated under former President Joe Biden’s administration have entered their second week. Trump, now president again, has affirmed strong support for Israel but has not yet outlined a comprehensive policy for the Middle East. In a related move, Trump authorized the Pentagon to release a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, reversing a decision by his predecessor.

While Trump’s proposal would alleviate some of the tensions in Gaza, it could stir painful memories of the “Nakba” or catastrophe for Palestinians, who recall mass displacement during the creation of Israel 75 years ago. Despite the suggestion of relocation, Israel has denied any intentions to forcibly move Gazans, though some far-right Israeli officials have voiced support for the idea of a mass exodus.