Diplomatic Controversy: U.S. and Israel's Bold Proposal for Palestinian Resettlement

The U.S. and Israel have approached Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to consider hosting Palestinians from Gaza. Sudan rejected the proposal, while officials from Somalia and Somaliland were unaware of any such talks. The idea, involving permanent displacement, conflicts with a new $53 billion Egyptian Gaza reconstruction plan.

The United States and Israel have engaged in talks with Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland, aiming to utilize their lands for resettling Palestinians currently in Gaza, according to an exclusive report by the Associated Press.

While Sudan has rebuffed the idea, Somalia and Somaliland officials feigned ignorance of any discussions. Both the White House and the U.S. State Department have not commented on these developments. Sudan, grappling with its own civil strife, has yet to release an official response.

The resettlement notion contrasts sharply with Arab leaders' recently adopted $53 billion plan for Gaza's reconstruction that does not involve displacing Palestinians. President Trump's controversial plans have heightened tensions, especially after recent violent altercations between Hamas and Israel.

(With inputs from agencies.)