Pakistan Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan, Calls It ‘Deeply Troubling and Unjust’

Islamabad Stresses Two-State Solution as the Only Viable Path to Peace

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly rejected a proposal to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and fundamental human rights. The Foreign Office (FO) issued a strong statement on Thursday, asserting that the Palestinian land belongs to the Palestinian people, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution in line with UN Security Council resolutions.

“The proposal to displace the people of Gaza is deeply troubling and unjust,” the FO spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan stated during a weekly media briefing.

The Trump-backed plan, which suggested relocating Palestinians and turning Gaza into a luxurious economic hub, sparked global outrage, with the Palestinian leadership, Middle Eastern nations, and the United Nations rejecting it outright.

While key regional players like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt promptly condemned the proposal, Pakistan’s response came later, reflecting its delicate diplomatic balancing act—maintaining ties with Washington while advocating for Palestinian rights.

The FO statement, while not explicitly mentioning former US President Donald Trump, firmly opposed any forced displacement or continued Israeli settlement expansion, warning that such actions would destabilize the region and violate international law.

Pakistan’s Call for Palestinian Rights

Pakistan has long supported Palestinian statehood and reiterated demands for:

✅ Return of all displaced Palestinians
✅ An end to Israeli occupation
✅ Immediate humanitarian assistance for Gaza

Despite global backlash, the Trump administration later softened its stance, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifying that the US would not deploy troops or fund the forced relocation of Palestinians.

COAS Clarifies Statement on Kashmir

Meanwhile, addressing recent statements from Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir, the Foreign Office clarified that his remarks on Kashmir and potential conflicts with India were a reaffirmation of Pakistan’s defensive preparedness, not an escalation in rhetoric.

Gen Munir had stated that Pakistan would not be deterred by India’s military posturing and was prepared to fight “10 wars” if necessary for Kashmir. His comments came in response to provocative statements by the Indian Defence Minister and Army Chief, who falsely claimed rights over Azad Kashmir.

The FO stressed that Pakistan remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute while maintaining a strong defence posture to safeguard its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

“Pakistan has always sought a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir issue, which remains the central dispute affecting security in South Asia,” the FO spokesman stated.