Starmer avoids directly criticizing Trumps plan. It involves a Gaza takeover, resettling Palestinians, and building a resort area.
Starmer avoided strongly condemning Trump’s idea, while other world leaders spoke more forcefully. He mentioned images that stayed with him, recalling a freed hostage reunited with her mom. He also pictured Palestinians walking through rubble, trying to reach their homes; they must rebuild, Starmer stated.
Trump’s plan sparked global anger, focusing on taking over Gaza and rebuilding it after destruction. Trump aims to create a “Riviera of the Middle East,” involving resettling Palestinians elsewhere. Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia criticized this idea.
Saudi Arabia rejected any infringement on Palestinian rights, including land annexation and displacement. Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s plan, thinking it could change history. David Lammy thinks Trump is “right” about rebuilding Gaza and wants Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank.