European Leaders Strongly Reject Trump's Proposal to Seize Gaza

European countries affirmed their support for the two-state solution (Palestinian and Israeli), in response to US President Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to seize the Gaza Strip, while directing sharp criticism at the proposal, describing it as "unacceptable".

In Germany, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement that "the expulsion of the Palestinian civilian population from Gaza would not only be unacceptable and contrary to international law, but would also lead to new suffering and hatred".. There should be no solution imposed on the heads of the Palestinians".

In Paris, the French Foreign Ministry announced its clear rejection of Trump's plan, noting that the forced transfer of the Palestinian population to allow for US supervision constitutes a serious violation of international law, an attack on the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians, and a major obstacle to the two-state solution".

It stressed the need for the future of Gaza to be "within the framework of a future Palestinian state under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority, and not under the control of a third country".

Spain and Ireland, two countries that recognized the state of Palestine last year, have also voiced their opposition to the surprise proposal that upends decades of US foreign policy. No specific details on funding or logistics have been announced, according to the European network Euronews.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said today: "Gaza is the land of the Palestinians, and they should remain there... and it is part of the future Palestinian state."

For his part, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris said he would "judge the White House by its actions, not its words," but asked for clarification of the president's statements.

Harris added, speaking alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who was also a critic, "We need a two-state solution, and the Palestinian and Israeli people have the right to live in two secure states side by side, and that is where we should focus," adding: "Any idea of ​​moving the people of Gaza somewhere else would be clearly in contradiction with UN Security Council resolutions."

In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed reservations about Trump’s proposals during a House of Commons question session, in his first major public opposition to the new US administration.

“The people of Gaza must be allowed to return to their homes, they must be allowed to rebuild, and we must stand with them in this effort on the way to a two-state solution,” Starmer said.

He pointed out that the most important issue was maintaining the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that came into effect in January, including the release of prisoners and allowing aid into Gaza, where the humanitarian catastrophe is worsening.

In Rome, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani indicated that Rome would study Trump’s plan, but stressed that the country still supports the two-state solution. He added, “Regarding the evacuation of the civilian population from Gaza, it seems to me that the response from Jordan and Egypt has been negative, so it seems to me that it is difficult to implement this plan.”