Arab League Warns Against Forced Displacement of Palestinians, Calls It ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

The Arab League has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza, warning that such a move would amount to “ethnic cleansing.” In an official statement, the Arab League’s General Secretariat emphasized that any attempt to uproot Palestinians from their homeland would be unacceptable and ultimately unsuccessful.

Forced Displacement Rejected
The statement declared, “Forcibly expelling and relocating people from their land can only be described as ethnic cleansing. History has shown that previous attempts to uproot Palestinians—whether through displacement, annexation, or settlement expansion—have failed and will continue to fail.”

The Arab League reiterated its firm stance against any measures that undermine Palestinian sovereignty and called on the international community to oppose any such actions.

Egypt and Jordan’s Strong Opposition

Egypt and Jordan, both of which have previously warned against any forced migration of Palestinians, have expressed strong disapproval of Trump’s proposal.

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement reaffirming its unwavering support for “the Palestinian people’s right to remain on their land.” The statement further rejected “any form of violation of these inalienable rights, whether through settlement expansion, land annexation, or forced displacement—whether temporary or permanent.”

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s Firm Stance
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has repeatedly warned that any attempt to displace Palestinians would be an effort to “end the struggle for an independent Palestinian state.” He has called such proposals a “red line” that could pose a serious threat to Egypt’s national security.

Egypt has also urged the implementation of a “two-state solution,” stressing that any forced displacement of Palestinians would make this solution impossible to achieve.

Trump’s Controversial Proposal
President Trump recently described Gaza as a “place of destruction” and suggested that Egypt and Jordan should provide refuge to displaced Palestinians. He claimed that relocating Gaza’s population could be a “temporary or long-term solution.”

His remarks have sparked outrage among Palestinian leaders, with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas responding, “We will never abandon our land, no matter the circumstances. There is no alternative to our homeland.”

The Palestinian Struggle Continues
Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, Egypt and Jordan have been vocal opponents of any plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank into neighboring countries.

The conflict has resulted in over 47,000 Palestinian casualties in Gaza, while Israel has reported 1,210 deaths. The humanitarian crisis in the region has worsened significantly, with thousands displaced and infrastructure in ruins.

Palestinians Reject Forced Relocation
Gaza residents have also rejected Trump’s proposal, vowing to remain on their land despite the ongoing war.

Amjad Saleem, a 45-year-old resident of Gaza, stated, “We will not leave our land at any cost. We will endure whatever hardship comes our way.”

Noreen Khalid, a 32-year-old Palestinian woman, added, “Our ancestors resisted forced displacement, and so will we. This is not just about territory—it is about our identity and history.”

Calls for International Action
Human rights organizations have urged the international community to intervene and prevent any efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has also warned that forced relocation would be a serious violation of international law and could further destabilize the region.

Conclusion
Trump’s controversial remarks have drawn widespread condemnation from Palestinian leaders, Arab nations, and global human rights groups. Palestinians have made it clear that they will not abandon their homeland, while Egypt and Jordan remain steadfast in their rejection of any forced displacement plans. As the crisis escalates, the world watches closely to see how the situation unfolds.