- Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland decline discussions on resettling Palestinians.
- Somalia’s Foreign Minister affirms support for Palestinian sovereignty.
- US and Israel sought East African territories for displaced Gazans.
Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland have firmly dismissed an invitation from the United States and Israel to discuss the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza as part of a postwar resettlement plan. According to reports from AP, Sudanese officials outright rejected the proposal, while authorities in Somalia and Somaliland stated they had not been contacted about the matter.
Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, made it clear that his country “categorically rejects any proposal that undermines the Palestinian people’s right to live on their ancestral land.” He emphasized that Somalia had not received any formal request and would oppose any plan involving their territory for resettlement.
US-Israel’s Displacement Plan Sparks Controversy
The US and Israel had reportedly reached out to East African officials to explore the possibility of using their lands as safe havens for Palestinians displaced by the ongoing Gaza conflict. However, the proposal contradicts a $53 billion Egyptian reconstruction plan, which aims to rebuild Gaza without forcing residents out.
Despite this, reports indicate that the US envisions a “Middle East Riviera” in Gaza, positioning itself for real estate development in the war-torn region. The rejection by these African nations signals a growing resistance to external influence in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
