Hamas' First Response To Trump's New Idea On Gaza

Palestinians walk back to destroyed homes in northern Gaza after 15 months - amid backlash over Trump remarks:

Thousands of Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in northern Gaza after a deal was brokered between Israel and Hamas. The agreement marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict and provides a pathway for residents to return to their neighborhoods. This development comes at a time of heightened tension, following controversial remarks made by Donald Trump, who suggested that Palestinians should be removed from Gaza, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation from various global leaders and organizations.

Jordanian royal hits out over Trump hint at forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza

A member of Jordan’s royal family has strongly condemned any attempts to force the migration of Palestinians, following remarks made by US President Donald Trump. Trump had suggested that Jordan should take in Gazans to "clean out that whole thing," referring to the territory of Gaza, which he described as a "demolition site" after 15 months of war.

Prince Feisal Al Hussein, the younger brother of King Abdullah II of Jordan, expressed his opposition to such proposals, emphasizing that decisions aThe long march home for many Palestiniansbout the future of Palestinians should be made by the Palestinian people themselves. "It should be what the  Palestinians people want, not what the rest of us want. We should not be in a position to take decisions on behalf of other people," Prince Feisal told Sky News.

He further reaffirmed Jordan’s stance against the forced moveme

nt or migration of any people from their territories, a principle Jordan firmly upholds.

Prince Feisal, who has held key military positions and uses sport as a tool for peace, expressed hope that the current situation could mark the beginning of a movement toward peace. "Peace is not created by stopping wars or having ceasefires," he said during an interview in London. "It's created by building hope, a sense of justice, a sense of fairness. These are all critical elements that need to be there in order for peace to really exist."

Israel kills two and wounds 17 in southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Israeli forces have killed two people and injured 17 others in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. This follows a deadly attack the day before, where Israel killed 22 people in the region after a deadline for the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers had passed. Thousands of people attempted to return to their homes in defiance of Israeli military orders, Lebanese authorities reported.

On Friday, Israel stated that the terms of the ceasefire deal, which had ended its war with Hezbollah, had not been fully enforced by the Lebanese government. As a result, Israeli troops announced they would remain in the area beyond Sunday, though they did not specify how long they would stay. Israel blamed the delay on the Lebanese army’s failure to deploy to the region, while the Lebanese army accused Israel of stalling its withdrawal, which has complicated its deployment.

In response, Lebanon later agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli withdrawal to 18 February.

Weapon checks taking place on Palestinians heading north

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have surged back north within Gaza, a movement made possible by the recently agreed ceasefire. However, the displaced crowds are being carefully checked for weapons and explosives as they make their way through the region.

The Palestinians pass through checkpoints in a central area of the Gaza enclave, where scanners are used to detect any concealed weapons in vehicles. The checks are conducted by Egyptian contractors, assisted by a US private security firm, though there have been no reports of US citizens present on the ground.

Armed Egyptian security personnel, some wearing black jackets marked "Egyptian-Qatari Committee," are also involved in the process. As vehicles approach the checkpoints, all passengers are required to exit, leaving only the driver inside. The vehicle is then driven to an inspection point where it undReutersergoes scanning. Witnesses report that the entire process typically takes only a few minutes.

People run for cover from Israeli fire in Gaza Strip

Images have captured the moment Palestinians fled for cover from Israeli fire in the central Gaza Strip, as they were among the crowds heading north during the ongoing ceasefire. While no deaths have been reported in the immediate incident, the photos show people, including children, running past destroyed buildings.

Israel has confirmed earlier reports that eight of the hostages due to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire are dead. This aligns with statements made by Hamas officials, as previously reported at 11:54 am. This means that 18 more living hostages are set to be released in the initial phase of the ceasefire, along with the bodies of those who have died.

In a press conference, Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer confirmed that Israel had received a list from Hamas detailing the status of all 33 hostages scheduled for release in this first stage. Mencer stated that the list from Hamas matches Israeli intelligence, revealing that 25 hostages are alive while eight have been killed by Hamas.

Trump's idea to 'clean out' Gaza threatens Jordan, Egypt: analysts.

US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans to Egypt and Jordan has been described as a "hostile" move against both countries, aiming to "liquidate the Palestinian cause," according to Jordanian analysts speaking to AFP. The US president suggested the idea on Saturday to "clean out" Gaza, which he claimed had been reduced to a "demolition site" after more than 15 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Trump also proposed that the displacement of Gazans to neighboring Egypt and Jordan could be "temporary or long-term," addiPics: Reutersng that the US could collaborate with Arab nations to build housing in alternative locations where Gazans could "live in peace for a change."

Oraib Rantawi, director of the Al Quds Center for Political Studies in Amman, criticized the idea as a "hostile position" by the new US administration towards Palestinians, Jordan, and Egypt. Jordan, which already hosts 2.3 million Palestinian refugees, has consistently rejected any plans that would make the country an "alternative homeland" for Palestinians.

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the country’s firm stance, stating, "Our rejection of the displacement of Palestinians is firm and will not change. Jordan is for Jordanians and Palestine is for Palestinians."

Rantawi argued that such a proposal poses a threat to the security and stability of Jordan and Egypt, describing it as a "message of pressure" for Amman and a "poisoned gift" for Cairo. He warned that the plan could lead to further displacement of Palestinians, especially from the occupied West Bank, and could ultimately "liquidate the Palestinian cause at the expense of Arab countries."

For Palestinians, any attempt to forcibly relocate them would evoke painful memories of the "Nakba" or "catastrophe," referring to the mass displacement during the creation of Israel in 1948.

Trump's proposal follows the US government's decision to freeze foreign aid, with exceptions for Egypt and Israel.

 

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