Hamas has firmly rejected a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, calling it an attempt to undermine the Palestinian cause and forcibly displace its people.
In a statement issued on Monday, Hamas labeled the plan an “aggressive scheme” that disregards the historical and national rights of Palestinians.
The group emphasized that Palestinians, who have suffered through years of conflict and forced displacement, remain committed to their homeland.
“The Palestinian people will not accept any plan that seeks to uproot or displace them,” the statement said, according to Xinhua News.
Hamas also urged the U.S. administration to halt its support for Israeli policies, which it claims violate Palestinian rights. Additionally, the group called on Arab and Islamic nations, especially Egypt and Jordan, to oppose the relocation plan and assist in rebuilding Gaza while supporting Palestinians’ right to stay in their land.