05.02.2025 08:42
U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. would "take over the administration" in Gaza and that Gazans should leave Gaza and settle elsewhere. Following Trump's remarks, Saudi Arabia announced, "Relations with Israel will not be established until a Palestinian state is created. Our position on Palestine is non-negotiable."
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US President Trump held a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he received at the White House. Noting that Gaza is now a vast area of complete destruction, Trump argued that it would be much better for Palestinians in Gaza to go to new settlements to be built in neighboring countries, primarily Egypt and Jordan. Trump stated, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do business there. We will own it and be responsible for the removal of all dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the ground, as well as the debris from destroyed buildings." The first objection to this shocking plan from Trump came from the US ally Saudi Arabia.
In a statement from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was emphasized that unwavering support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state continues, stating, "Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud clearly and unequivocally expressed this position in his speech at the opening of the first session of the ninth term of the Shura Council on September 18, 2024."
SAUDI ARABIA'S EMPHASIS ON INDEPENDENT PALESTINE
The statement recalled that the Saudi Arabian administration has previously emphasized that it will continue its relentless efforts for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem and will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel until this happens. "Mohammed bin Salman also reiterated this resolute stance at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh on November 11, 2024. He emphasized that efforts to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital must continue and demanded an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories," it was stated. The statement also reminded that Mohammed bin Salman "called on more peace-loving countries to recognize the State of Palestine" and "emphasized the importance of mobilizing the international community to support the rights of the Palestinian people."
"PERMANENT PEACE IS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE OBTAINING THEIR RIGHTS"
The statement emphasized that the Saudi Arabian administration opposes the illegal displacement of the Palestinian people, stating, "We once again reiterate that we are absolutely against any violation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people that Israel may carry out through settlement policies, land annexation, or attempts to expel them from their lands." It was reminded that the international community has a duty to alleviate the severe humanitarian suffering endured by the Palestinian people who will continue to remain on their lands, stating, "Saudi Arabia emphasizes that this unwavering position is non-negotiable and not subject to compromise. It is impossible for the Palestinian people to achieve lasting and just peace without obtaining their legitimate rights in accordance with international resolutions. This situation has been clearly expressed to both former and current US administrations before."
HAMAS REACTS TO STATEMENTS
Hamas rejected US President Donald Trump's statement that Palestinians have no choice but to leave Gaza. In a statement from Hamas, it was said, "Trump's words regarding Gaza are a prescription for creating chaos in the Middle East."
Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri reacted strongly to Trump's statement via Telegram, saying, "We reject Trump's statements that 'the people of the Gaza Strip have no choice but to leave.' We see this as a recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region."
Abu Zuhri emphasized that they will not allow these plans to be implemented, stating that what needs to be done is not to expel the Palestinian people from their lands, but to end the occupation and attacks.
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