Israeli Minister Says Trump Plan to Relocate Gaza Residents 'Taking Shape'
The controversial plan involves U.S. coordination and aims to relocate 2.4 million Palestinians from Gaza, despite rejection by neighboring countries.
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that actions are underway to implement Donald Trump's plan to relocate Gaza residents.
- The plan proposes moving 2.4 million Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan, both of which have rejected the idea outright.
- The U.S.-backed initiative envisions transforming Gaza into a 'Middle Eastern Riviera,' with American control over its redevelopment.
- An 'agency' within Israel's Defense Ministry has been established to facilitate what is being described as 'voluntary departures' from Gaza.
- Arab nations, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, are pursuing their own $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza, emphasizing residents' right to remain.