Türkiye Rejects Any Plans to Displace Palestinians from Gaza

The Turkish National Defense Ministry on Thursday reaffirmed its opposition to any initiative that seeks to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza, calling such plans unacceptable. At a weekly press briefing, a ministry spokesperson stated:

"We are completely opposed to the exile, displacement, or expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza."

The ministry also accused Israel of implementing annexation policies aimed at displacing Palestinians from their lands and denying them the right to return.

Türkiye’s Strong Response to Trump’s Proposal

The Turkish government’s reaction comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza. On Wednesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan firmly rejected the idea, saying:

"Deportation (of Palestinians) is something neither we nor the region can accept. Even thinking of it is absurd. Even launching a debate on it is wrong."

Addressing Trump’s suggestion of relocating Gazans to Egypt and Jordan, Fidan emphasized that all regional powers have rejected this proposal. He further criticized the plan, pointing out that the Palestinian issue is rooted in forced displacement, and attempting another mass expulsion contradicts the widely accepted two-state solution framework.

Türkiye’s Stance on Gaza’s Administration

Fidan also rejected proposals to exclude Hamas from Gaza’s governance and reconstruction efforts, stating:

"We are against any attempts to bypass the Gazan people in the management and reconstruction of Gaza. This is not about taking sides; it is about respecting the natural political structure of the region."

Parliament Speaker Joins in Condemnation

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş also denounced Trump’s proposal during an address at the Diplomatic Academy in Ankara on Feb. 5.

"This is unacceptable. Gaza belongs to the Palestinians and will remain so until doomsday."

He further criticized past foreign interventions in the Middle East, warning:

"Those who have forgotten the lessons they learned from Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Gaza have no right to lead the region into another adventure."

Türkiye’s Firm Position on Gaza’s Future

With growing concerns over Israel’s actions and external interventions, Türkiye remains committed to supporting Palestinian sovereignty and opposes any measures that threaten the displacement or marginalization of the Gazan people.