Hamas Official Criticizes Trump's Gaza Plan as 'Ethnic Cleansing'
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World
February 8, 2025 05:30
- Hamas leader condemns Trump's proposal for Gaza as 'unacceptable' and 'racist', emphasizing rejection of ethnic cleansing.
Hamas Official Condemns Trump's Gaza Plan
Hamas leader Sami Abu Zuhri criticizes Trump's plan to hand over Gaza and relocate its residents, calling it 'ethnic cleansing'.
Abu Zuhri accuses the US administration of trying to carry out what even Israeli PM Netanyahu failed to achieve, highlighting the importance of regional rejection of such intentions.
He stresses that Gazans will not accept being treated as commodities, as neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt stand against Trump's proposal.
Abu Zuhri also addresses the challenges faced by Gaza due to Israeli attacks and harsh winter conditions, pointing out the need for solidarity to resist external pressures.
Regarding reconstruction efforts in Gaza, he mentions the obstacles imposed by Israel and calls for support from Arab and Muslim nations to alleviate the suffering of Gazans.