US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel will transfer control of Gaza to the United States once the war ends. He stated that the enclave’s population would be relocated elsewhere, meaning no US troops would be required on the ground. This controversial plan to depopulate Gaza has faced strong opposition from Palestinians, who insist they will not leave their homeland.
Palestinians Vow to Resist
Hamas spokesperson Osama Hamdan reaffirmed that Palestinians would continue fighting for their rights. He stated that decades of struggle have proven their resilience. “If the international community supports us, that is good. If not, we will resist,” he told Al Jazeera.
After 15 months of war, Hamdan believes that Israel has failed to defeat the Palestinian people. He emphasized that their fight for justice and self-determination will not stop.
Israeli Soldier Jailed for Abusing Detainees
An Israeli military court sentenced a soldier to seven months in prison for physically abusing Palestinian detainees at a detention facility near Gaza. The army admitted that the soldier punched and used his weapon against blindfolded and handcuffed detainees. Other soldiers urged him to stop, but he continued, even recording the incidents on his phone.
The court noted that other masked soldiers also participated in the abuse, though their identities remain unknown. Human rights organizations, including B’Tselem, have accused Israel of running “torture camps” for Palestinian detainees. The Israeli military denies allegations of systematic abuse.
Trump Plans Sanctions Against ICC
Trump is preparing an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC accuses them of war crimes, including depriving civilians in Gaza of essential supplies like food, water, and medical aid.
Netanyahu’s office has rejected the charges, calling them “absurd and false.” Israel insists it will not bow to international pressure.
Read: Trump’s Plan to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Global Outrage
Jordan Rejects Trump’s Resettlement Plan
Jordanian officials strongly oppose Trump’s plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in their country. They warn that such a move would destabilize the region and threaten Jordan’s survival.
King Abdullah of Jordan plans to confront Trump in Washington on February 11, urging him to abandon the proposal. Jordan is seeking support from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.
One senior Jordanian official told Reuters that contingency plans include declaring a state of war with Israel, annulling the peace treaty, or imposing emergency measures. Former Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher stressed that this is not just a political issue but a fundamental question of Jordanian identity.
Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
Following the US decision to leave the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel announced it would also boycott the body. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused the council of anti-Semitism. However, UNHRC officials clarified that Israel, as an observer state, cannot formally withdraw.
Harsh Winter Adds to Gaza’s Suffering
Thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to survive the winter in makeshift tents. Strong winds, heavy rains, and freezing temperatures have worsened their living conditions.
Many families returned to northern Gaza after a ceasefire paused Israel’s attacks, only to find their homes reduced to rubble. The lack of shelter, food, and medical supplies continues to put lives at risk.
A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
The situation in Gaza remains dire. The war has already killed thousands, but medical officials report that just as many are now dying due to a lack of resources. Field hospitals, medicines, and aid workers are urgently needed, but Israeli forces are blocking their entry.
As the conflict drags on, international pressure is mounting. However, with Trump’s latest announcements, the fate of Gaza remains uncertain.
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