U.S. proposals to assume control of Gaza have ignited international condemnation, with critics warning the move risks destabilizing the Middle East and undermining Palestinian self-determination. The plan, linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, has drawn sharp criticism from Egyptian officials and global observers who label it a dangerous escalation in regional tensions.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s government previously rejected a 2020 Trump-backed \\"Peace to Prosperity\\" initiative proposing to relocate Palestinians to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula in exchange for $9 billion in development funds. Analysts argue such measures could revive historical trauma, with Mohamed El-Bendary, a Cairo-based commentator, noting fears of \\"another Nakba\\" – referencing the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict.
Human rights advocates warn forced displacement of Gazans would violate UN resolutions, including Resolution 242, which emphasizes territorial integrity. Critics accuse U.S. and Israeli leaders of prolonging the conflict through temporary fixes rather than addressing core issues of statehood.
The debate reflects broader concerns over Middle East geopolitics, with El-Bendary highlighting decades of frustration over peace process failures. As global young citizens demand accountability, the backlash underscores growing pressure for solutions prioritizing stability and equity.
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