Bangladesh, Feb. 5 -- US President Donald Trump has once again suggested permanently resettling the people of Gaza outside the Palestinian enclave, describing it as a “demolition site” unfit for human habitation. His comments, made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on February 4, have ignited fierce condemnation from Palestinian leaders and Arab states, who view the proposal as a blatant attempt at forced displacement.

Trumps remarks come at a sensitive time, as a six-week ceasefire remains in effect following fifteen months of intense conflict between Israel and Hamas. The war, which began in October 2023, has left Gaza devastated, with over 90% of its population-approximately...