Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza has sparked widespread condemnation. His plan, unveiled in early February, seeks to relocate nearly two million Palestinians under the pretext of redevelopment, aiming to transform Gaza into a so-called "Riviera of the Middle East." This initiative has been condemned as ethnic cleansing, violating international law and threatening the broader Palestinian struggle for self-determination.

Political analysts emphasize the urgent need for Palestinian unity to confront this challenge. Suleiman Basharat stresses that internal Palestinian divisions present a vulnerability that external actors, particularly the U.S. and Israel, could exploit. He argues that overcoming division is no longer optional but an immediate necessity, calling for a united Palestinian, Arab, and international front to resist displacement.

Moeen Naim highlights the legal and ethical violations of Trump’s plan, noting that forced population displacement constitutes a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. He asserts that the resilience of Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, is the greatest obstacle to the success of such schemes.

Despite the challenges, experts agree that Palestinian unity and international advocacy are vital in resisting this plan. Dr. Tayseer Mohsen and Muhammad Shaheen underscore that Palestinians' deep-rooted connection to their land, coupled with their steadfast resistance, will continue to defy any attempt to erase their identity and rights. History has proven that no power can break the spirit of the Palestinian people or force them from their homeland.