Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned US President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a threat to Middle East stability. The plan, unveiled on Tuesday during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sparked widespread condemnation. Araghchi, in a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, stated that forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza is part of a scheme to eliminate Palestine in a colonial manner.
Trump's proposal suggests that Gazans could resettle in Egypt or Jordan, both of which have strongly rejected the move. Araghchi urged Islamic countries to take a firm and unified stance against the plan, emphasizing its potential to destabilize the region. He also held talks with his counterparts from Tunisia and Turkey regarding the situation in Gaza.
The discussions follow a meeting between Hamas officials and Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the first such meeting since a fragile truce in the Israel-Hamas war went into effect on January 19. Iran, a staunch supporter of Hamas, has long championed the Palestinian cause as a cornerstone of its foreign policy.
The meeting highlights the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the potential for further instability. The international community is closely watching the situation, with many expressing concern over the implications of Trump's proposal for the future of Palestine and the region.