1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

The United States should refrain from interfering in the situation in Gaza, as President Trump's proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the territory faces significant obstacles and opposition from regional allies. Such a plan is widely viewed as an attempt to undermine the Palestinian struggle for statehood, which has broad international backing. It risks destabilizing the region by forcing mass displacement of refugees, something Arab countries like Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia have firmly rejected. These nations will be unwilling to accept relocated Palestinians within their borders, fearing long-term instability. Additionally, the proposal threatens to derail the fragile ceasefire in Gaza and imperil the ongoing release of hostages held by Hamas. Rather than pursuing unilateral and coercive policies, the US should respect the aspirations of the Palestinian people and support an equitable negotiated solution to the conflict that establishes an independent Palestinian state. Forcible population transfers are a violation of international law and human rights. The United States must refrain from such destabilizing actions that lack regional support and consensus.