Hamas Rejects Trump’s Plan To Make Gaza Resort


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Hamas expressed strong opposition to former President Donald Trump’s unconventional proposal to transform the Gaza Strip into an international resort destination, denouncing his statements as “irresponsible.”

The militant organization, an Iranian-backed extremist group committed to Israel’s elimination, has been engaged in intense conflict since its October 7, 2023 assault on Israel. During this attack, Hamas militants killed approximately 1,300 people and took numerous hostages. Their brutal campaign included horrific acts of violence against civilians, including torture, sexual assault, and killings of entire families. The militants documented their atrocities, which claimed victims ranging from adults to infants, and targeted peaceful gatherings such as a music festival.

According to Iran’s PressTV, Hamas leadership condemned Trump’s statements as “hostile to our people and our cause.” The organization demanded a retraction from the U.S. government, claiming the remarks violated international law and Palestinian rights.

While the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank receives recognition from the UN and some countries, Gaza under Hamas operates independently without broad international recognition.

“Trump’s remarks about his desire to control Gaza are ridiculous and absurd, and any ideas of this kind are capable of igniting the region,” Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri stated. “We consider them [the plan] a recipe for generating chaos and tension in the region because the people of Gaza will not allow such plans to pass.”

Hamas figure Izzat el-Reshiq added his criticism, suggesting Trump displayed “confusion and deep ignorance” about Gaza’s situation.

“Gaza is certainly not a common land and it is not a property that can be bought and sold. American bias towards Israel and against our Palestinian people and against their just rights continues,” el-Reshiq said.

During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House visit, Trump outlined his vision for Gaza’s future. He proposed American intervention to remove Hamas’s military infrastructure and transform the area into a global tourist destination.

“The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too,” Trump asserted. “We’ll love it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous bombs and other weapons on the site … and get rid of the destroyed buildings [and] create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing.”

Trump envisioned Gaza becoming a worldwide attraction, stating its potential was “unbelievable.”

Previously, Trump suggested temporarily relocating Gaza’s civilian population during reconstruction. He proposed Egypt and Jordan as potential hosts for displaced residents, describing Gaza as “literally a demolition site.”

However, both neighboring nations firmly rejected these suggestions. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi declared, “All talk about an alternative homeland for Palestinians is rejected. We will not accept it and will continue to confront it. Jordan is for Jordanians.”

Egypt similarly dismissed the proposal, claiming their refusal demonstrated support for Palestinian resilience.

Despite these rejections, Trump maintained his position on relocating Gazans to safer areas. He emphasized Gaza’s long history of conflict, suggesting that alternative locations could provide better living conditions for its residents.

“I’d like to get them living in an area where they can live without disruption and revolution and violence,” Trump explained, noting Gaza’s persistent instability throughout history. He advocated for relocating people to “areas that are a lot safer and maybe a lot better and maybe a lot more comfortable.”

 

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