@wearedigitaldiplomacy: Is this the craziest ever idea? Dumb? Evil? A smart move towards peace? Or just a way to distract the news cycle? Well, the White House calls US President Donald Trump’s announcement yesterday “a bold vision for the United States to secure lasting peace in Gaza.” What did Trump say exactly during a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? “The US will take over the Gaza Strip [...] own it.” He added: “I do see a long-term ownership position,” which he claimed would bring “great stability” to the region. “And I don’t want to be cute. I don’t want to be a wise guy, but the Riviera of the Middle East.” What have been some of the reactions from leaders in the region? Saudi Foreign Ministry: “Saudi Arabia rejects any attempts to displace the Palestinians from their land. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has affirmed the kingdom’s position in ‘a clear and explicit manner’ that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances.” Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa the importance of moving forward with recovery projects in Gaza without Palestinians leaving the Gaza Strip. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinians will not relinquish their land, rights, and sacred sites, and that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the land of the State of Palestine, along with the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who is set to meet Trump on February 11, has strongly opposed the plan. Iran’s senior official: “Iran does not agree with any displacement of Palestinians and has communicated this through various channels.” What about Russia and China? President Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov: Russia believes a settlement in the Middle East is only possible on the basis of a two-state solution. Chinese Foreign Ministry: “China hopes all parties will take ceasefire and post-conflict governance as an opportunity to bring the Palestinian issue back on the right track of political settlement based on the two-state solution.” And leaders in the West? British Foreign Minister David Lammy: "On the issue of Gaza, Donald Trump is right. Looking at those scenes of Palestinians who have been horrendously displaced over so many months of war, it's clear that Gaza is lying in rubble. We've always been clear in our belief that we must seek two states. We must see Palestinians able to live and prosper in their homelands, in Gaza, in the West Bank." French Foreign Ministry: "France reiterates its opposition to any forced displacement of the Palestinian population of Gaza, which would constitute a serious violation of international law, an attack on the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians." Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Italy will look at United States President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza while adding that Rome remains in favour of a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #diplomacy #digitaldiplomacy

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Wednesday 05 February 2025 15:14:08 GMT