# **Detailed SUMMARY of the "Incendiary Gaza plan" by Abbas Nasir, Published on February 2nd, 2025**: The article discusses the controversial and alarming plan proposed by US President Donald Trump regarding the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan. Trump reiterated his stance on this issue while traveling on Air Force One, suggesting that Gaza's population of around 2 million could be relocated either permanently or temporarily due to the devastation in the region. This suggestion was met with strong opposition from Egypt and Jordan, both of whom are key US allies and rejected the notion of displacement as a solution. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi even suggested that if such relocation was necessary, it should be to Israel’s Negev desert. Meanwhile, Trump has extended a formal invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces ICC arrest warrants for war crimes in Gaza. Trump’s plan aligns with Netanyahu’s interests, who may use this opportunity to push for more aggressive military action against Iran. White House envoy Steve Witkoff, after visiting the region, noted that Gaza was almost completely destroyed, estimating a rebuilding period of 10 to 15 years. The article highlights that Trump's main goal is to expand the Abraham Accords by bringing Saudi Arabia into the fold, which could potentially pressurize countries like Pakistan into recognizing Israel. However, Egypt and Jordan remain wary of accepting large numbers of displaced Palestinians, fearing that such an influx could destabilize their already fragile governments. Despite Israel’s continued destruction of infrastructure, healthcare, and essential utilities, the Palestinian resistance remains strong. The UN agency UNRWA, which provides food aid to 70% of Gaza’s population, has been ordered by Israel to leave but insists on continuing its operations. The article concludes by emphasizing that Netanyahu's vision of "Greater Israel" seeks territorial expansion from the river to the sea, raising concerns about the regional and global response to these developments. A major factor that might influence Trump's stance is Saudi Arabia’s potential $600 billion investment in the US, which could be leveraged to demand a resolution to the Palestinian crisis. # **Easy/Short SUMMARY**: The article talks about US President Donald Trump’s plan to move the people of Gaza to Egypt and Jordan because of the destruction in their homeland. However, both countries strongly opposed this idea, saying that forcing people to leave their homes is not a solution. Trump invited Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House, despite Netanyahu facing charges of war crimes. Some officials estimate that it could take 10 to 15 years to rebuild Gaza, as most of its buildings and infrastructure have been destroyed. Trump also wants Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, which could push Pakistan toward recognizing Israel. Egypt and Jordan fear that accepting displaced Palestinians could create problems for their own governments. Even though Israel has destroyed homes, schools, and hospitals, the people of Gaza refuse to leave. The UN agency UNRWA, which provides food to most Gazans, has been asked to leave by Israel, but it continues to help. Netanyahu wants to expand Israel’s territory, and the article questions whether regional and global powers will stop these actions or remain silent. Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion investment in the US could play a role in shaping future decisions about Palestine. # **SOLUTIONS of The Problem**: ## **1. Diplomatic Pressure on Israel** The international community, especially major powers like the European Union, China, and Russia, should put diplomatic pressure on Israel to stop its aggressive policies and war crimes against Palestinians. ## **2. Strengthening UN Involvement** The United Nations should take stronger action, such as sending peacekeeping forces to Gaza and ensuring that humanitarian aid continues without Israeli interference. ## **3. Economic Sanctions on Israel** Countries that oppose Israel’s actions should impose economic sanctions, reducing trade and diplomatic relations until human rights violations cease. ## **4. Empowering Palestinian Leadership** Palestinian authorities should be supported in gaining full UN membership and international recognition as an independent state. ## **5. Rejecting Forced Displacement** Global powers must ensure that forced displacement is not an option and must support Palestinians in rebuilding Gaza rather than forcing them to migrate. ## **6. Expansion of International Humanitarian Aid** The international community should increase its financial and logistical support for UNRWA and other organizations working in Gaza. ## **7. Strengthening Regional Alliances** Arab countries should unite against Israeli aggression and collectively oppose any plans that harm Palestinian sovereignty. ## **8. Media Awareness Campaigns** Global media outlets should highlight Israeli war crimes and the suffering of Palestinians, increasing public awareness and international pressure. ## **9. Legal Action Against War Criminals** The ICC should proceed with the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and other Israeli officials responsible for crimes against humanity. ## **10. Encouraging Peace Negotiations** The two-state solution should be revisited with the help of neutral mediators who can bring both Israel and Palestine to the negotiation table. # **IMPORTANT Facts and Figures Given in the Article**: - Gaza's population is approximately **2 million**, with **at least 50,000** people killed in 15 months. - Trump proposed the **forced displacement** of Gaza’s population to **Egypt and Jordan**. - Netanyahu faces **ICC arrest warrants** for war crimes. - Gaza’s infrastructure is **80% destroyed**, including homes, schools, hospitals, and utilities. - **70% of Gaza’s food aid** comes from UNRWA, which Israel wants to expel. - Steve Witkoff estimated that **rebuilding Gaza would take 10-15 years**. - Saudi Arabia’s **$600 billion investment in the US** could influence Trump’s stance. - Netanyahu’s "Greater Israel" map envisions **expanding Israel from the river to the sea**. # **MCQs from the Article**: ### 1. **How many people have been killed in Gaza in the past 15 months?** A. 20,000 B. 35,000 **C. 50,000** D. 80,000 ### 2. **Which countries did Trump suggest Gaza’s population should be moved to?** A. Lebanon and Syria B. Iraq and Iran **C. Egypt and Jordan** D. Saudi Arabia and UAE ### 3. **How long did Steve Witkoff estimate it would take to rebuild Gaza?** A. 5-7 years B. 8-12 years **C. 10-15 years** D. 20+ years # **VOCABULARY**: 1. **Incendiary** (آتش انگیز): Something that causes conflict or fire. 2. **Displacement** (نقل مکانی): Forced movement of people from their homes. 3. **Genocide** (نسل کشی): Mass killing of a particular ethnic or religious group. 4. **Endorse** (تصدیق کرنا): To publicly approve or support something. 5. **Staunch** (مضبوط): Very loyal or committed. 6. **Ordnance** (ہتھیار): Military weapons and ammunition. 7. **Scorched Earth Policy** (جلی ہوئی زمین کی پالیسی): A strategy where everything in an area is destroyed. 8. **Obliterate** (مٹا دینا): To completely destroy something. 9. **Supremacist** (برتری پسند): Someone who believes in the superiority of a group. 10. **Transaction** (معاملہ): A business deal or agreement. 📢 *Attention Please!* We appreciate your commitment to acquiring knowledge through our summaries. 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Click the link below to join now: 🔗 [Dawn Article Summaries](https://cssmcqs.com/dawn-editorials-articles-summary-for-students-pdf-download/) *WhatsApp Channel Link* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va7tT3o35fLnJeFbpS2y dawn.com Incendiary Gaza plan Abbas Nasir 6–8 minutes ISRAEL’S Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face war crimes charges, will be feted next Tuesday at the White House by its latest occupant US President Donald Trump whose reiteration of his stance on the forced displacement of Gaza Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan has caused considerable anxiety to the two US allies. President Trump told reporters on board Air Force One a week ago that “Gaza’s 1.5 million” (more like 2m minus the at least 50,000 who have perished in the 15 months of genocide by the Israeli Occupation Forces) population could be relocated to Egypt and Jordan ‘permanently’ or for a time because the destruction in Gaza has created a mess and needed a ‘clean out’, as he put it. As Egypt and Jordan were responding to Trump’s outrageous suggestion, the White House issued Trump’s warmly worded invitation to Netanyahu, facing ICC arrest warrants for war crimes charges over his Gaza military campaign that many organisations and experts call a genocide: “Dear Prime Minister, I would like to formally invite you to the White House next week. I look forward to discussing how we can bring peace to Israel and its neighbours, and efforts to counter our shared adversaries. It will be my honour to host you as my first foreign leader in my second term.” While Netanyahu would likely endorse the Trump plan and also be pushing for an all-out attack on Iran, Egypt and Jordan, two staunch US allies, voiced their serious opposition to the Trump plan and said the displacement of the Gazans was not a solution and would create more problems. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi angrily suggested if Gazans have to be moved let it be to the (Israeli-occupied) Negev desert. ‘What was inescapable is that there is almost nothing left of Gaza.’ Late on Thursday, Trump was asked for his reaction to what his two Arab allies and Israel’s neighbours were saying and he retorted: “They’ll do it … we do a lot for them.” It was difficult to say whether his words were more of an expression of reality or his glum face. Apart from Trump, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, told Axios.com in an interview at the end of his trip to the Middle East just before this weekend that rebuilding Gaza could take between 10 and 15 years: “What was inescapable is that there is almost nothing left of Gaza.” “There is nothing left standing. Many unexploded ordnances. It is not safe to walk there. It is very dangerous. I wouldn’t have known this without going there and inspecting,” he said. It has also emerged now that Witkoff met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on his earlier visit to the region two weeks ago, when the ceasefire deal was announced. While property tycoons/ developers Trump and Witkoff may have their own assessment of the potential value of the Gaza real estate to their main ally Israel, they seemed a little short on an understanding of the regional dynamics. Trump is keen to expand the Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia as soon as possible because he believes that the kingdom may hold the key to Israel’s recognition in the Islamic world and further the ‘normalisation’ process. In such an event, trust Pakistan to come under immense pressure too. But for this to happen, the Saudis would have to change their stance on making normalisation conditional to a two-state solution. Equally, Egypt and Jordan are both wary of accepting the Gaza Palestinians in such large numbers for fear of destabilisation of their own governments. So far, the two have kept domestic sentiment under the lid via brutal force but such a movement of angry and politicised Palestinians in large numbers could potentially loosen, even uproot, their delicate hold on power. Israel has tried brutality on the Palestinians but that hasn’t doused the fire for liberty within them; in fact, it seems to burn ever so strongly. How are Egypt and Jordan more likely than Israel to succeed when the Arab street seems overwhelmingly pro-Palestine? And how will the Palestinians react themselves? Israel’s military campaign which, apart from targeting innocent civilians and healthcare workers among other professionals, has destroyed some 80 per cent of homes, schools, hospitals, universities, libraries and even more significantly the utilities infrastructure, as the Gazans returning to the north of the Strip are witnessing. But Israel’s scorched earth policy has not broken their will. There is no water, shelter, electricity or sewerage facility. The UN agency UNRWA, which is said to meet some 70pc of the food needs of Gaza, has been told to pack up by Israel but it insists on continuing its sterling work. The colonial, Zionist-supremacist state seems hell-bent on obliterating Gaza as a Palestinian enclave, which is how it has existed since the Nakba. But, despite the seeming impossibility of creating even the most basic conditions for human habitation, many of those returning to the north of the Strip thus far have expressed a resolve to live or die on their land. There have been clips on social media showing them kneeling and kissing the soil where it is possible, and the rubble elsewhere, in the only homeland they have known. Israel’s Greater Israel map publicly presented by Netanyahu sees the apartheid state expanding from the river to the sea. Whether the world, and more significantly the regional powers, will stand by and watch the Palestinians being slaughtered and then expelled from the ever-shrinking spaces in their own homeland, or try to say enough, isn’t clear. The one thing that could influence the ‘war-averse’ transactional president is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s offer of a $600 billion investment in the US. Whether Saudi Arabia is prepared to link any such move to a resolution of the Palestine dispute is another matter that will become apparent as the Trump plan starts to take shape. The writer is a former editor of Dawn. [email protected] Published in Dawn, February 2nd, 2025