Gaza: China Joins Saudi, Other Arab Nations to Reject Trump’s Plan for Palestinians
China on Wednesday publicly opposed the “forced” displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial relocation plan.
This move follows strong rejections from Arab leaders, including Jordan’s King Abdullah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who refused Trump’s proposal to resettle Palestinians in their countries.
King Abdullah, who met with Trump at the White House on Tuesday, reaffirmed Jordan’s stance against Palestinian displacement, calling it the “unified Arab position.” Jordan, already home to millions of Palestinians, has, however, offered to accept up to 2,000 Palestinian children from Gaza for medical treatment.
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Similarly, Egypt, another key U.S. ally in the region, has categorically rejected the plan. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated that Egypt will not accept any forced relocation of Palestinians, calling it a “violation of international law” that would “undermine Palestinian rights.”
President el-Sisi has reiterated that Egypt’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains unchanged, stressing the need for a comprehensive solution that respects Palestinian aspirations.
Last week, Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit also denounced Trump’s plan, calling the forced displacement of Palestinians “unacceptable.”
At a press conference, China’s foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, reinforced this stance, stating that “Gaza belongs to the Palestinians and is an integral part of Palestinian territory… We oppose the forced displacement of the people of Gaza.”
China has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and has advocated for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, a position directly opposing Trump’s plan, which has faced global criticism.
Trump has even suggested withholding aid from Jordan and Egypt unless they accept displaced Palestinians—a move that has only intensified Arab resistance.
