Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again proposed a plan to displace Gaza's residents, under the guise of "temporary reconstruction." This plan, which aims to relocate Palestinians to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, reflects a long history of failed displacement attempts dating back to the British Peel Commission in 1937. Past efforts, such as the "Sinai Plan" of 1953 and Ariel Sharon's 1970 proposal, have consistently been thwarted by Palestinian resistance.

Trump's latest proposal, unveiled in February 2025, seeks to evacuate nearly two million Palestinians from Gaza and relocate them under the pretext of rebuilding. However, critics argue that this plan, like its predecessors, constitutes ethnic cleansing and violates international law. Palestinian analyst D. Abdul Bari Atwan emphasized that the true solution lies in enabling Palestinians to return to their ancestral lands, not forcing them into exile.

The global community has widely condemned Trump's plan, with outrage from Arab, Islamic, and international voices. While some regional support for such schemes persists, there is strong opposition from Palestinian factions and their allies, arguing that displacement will only perpetuate injustice and instability in the region. Trump's refusal to fund Gaza's reconstruction unless Arab states comply has further intensified the situation.

Despite these ongoing efforts to displace Palestinians, history shows that no such plan has succeeded. The resilience and determination of the Palestinian people, backed by global solidarity, continue to frustrate these attempts. As D. Abdul Bari Atwan stated, "The most beautiful life for this people is to return to their land, their towns and villages, not to be deported to a third country."