PLO and Hamas reject plan to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza

 

The Palestine Liberation Organization has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip and permanently relocate Palestinians from there. Hamas, on the other hand, has called Trump's statements ridiculous 

He also called on the US President to withdraw his statements that contradict international law.

Movement leader Sami Abu Zuhri said Wednesday that Trump's statements were ridiculous and provocative.

Any such ideas could fuel tension and violence in the region. he added.

Condemnation from the PLO

The Palestine Liberation Organization also praised the position of Arab countries on the Palestinian issue, saying, "We appreciate the position of the Arab community for a permanent solution to the problem".

"Prescription for Chaos"

Last evening, Abu Zuhri described the demand for the residents of the Gaza Strip to leave as a well thought out plan to expel them from their land.

He also stressed that Hamas considers this a recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region. He stressed that the people of Gaza will not allow these plans to succeed.

US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said Trump's proposal could ignite decades of war in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia also reiterated its strong and unwavering stance on the establishment of a Palestinian state. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that "Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has clearly and unequivocally rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians".

China has announced its opposition to the displacement of Palestinians. In a statement it expressed hope for a return to the Palestinian issue based on a two state solution.