French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries. Macron emphasized the importance of respecting the rights and wishes of the Palestinian people, stating that mass displacement is a political, not a real estate, issue.
While France has supported Israel's right to self-defense, Macron has openly criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. France suspended arms exports to the Israel Defense Forces in response to these concerns.
Macron highlighted the Palestinians' desire to remain in their homeland and the reluctance of neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt to accept large numbers of Gazan refugees. Trump's proposal, which suggested transferring Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan while the US takes control of Gaza, has faced widespread condemnation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed Trump's idea, as did far-right settler groups advocating for the redevelopment of Gaza. However, such actions would violate international law and provoke global backlash.
The United Nations and several European countries, including France and Germany, have strongly opposed the displacement of Palestinians. While some leaders have tried to balance their responses, emphasizing the need for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution, Macron and other allies have firmly rejected the idea of removing Palestinians from Gaza.
France's government spokesperson described the proposal as a destabilizing factor in the Middle East, echoing Macron's stance against any forced displacement of Palestinians.
