Iranian FM mocks Trump’s Palestinian resettlement proposal: "Take Israelis to Greenland"

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered a provocative counterproposal to US President Donald Trump’s idea of resettling Palestinians from Gaza.

“My proposal is different. Instead of the Palestinians, let them try to deport the Israelis, and take them to Greenland. That way they can kill two birds with one stone,” Araghchi quipped speaking to Sky News, according to Caliber.Az.

Araghchi's comments came as a response to Trump’s suggestion of relocating 1.5 million Palestinians displaced by Israel's military operations in Gaza to neighbouring Arab countries. Trump revealed during a January 25 conversation with journalists that he had discussed the idea with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, aiming to "clear out" the densely populated enclave.

Trump’s plan, which involves Jordan and Egypt hosting large numbers of displaced Palestinians, has been met with firm rejection from both nations. Jordan, already home to over 2.3 million Palestinian refugees, has voiced strong concerns over national security and the long-term implications of such a move. Similarly, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi dismissed the proposal, citing the potential destabilization of his country's borders.

Israeli Channel 12 reported that even Israel considers Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians to Jordan or Egypt “unrealistic.” As a result, Washington has reportedly begun exploring alternative host countries, including Albania.

The United States has also approached Indonesia as a potential refuge for Palestinians. However, the Indonesian government has unequivocally rejected the idea. In a statement, Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that they had not been formally contacted about such a proposal and stated that their country would not participate in this initiative.

Meanwhile, on January 27, a ceasefire agreement allowed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return to their northern Gaza homes after weeks of intense military operations. Many streamed onto the region’s main roads, seeking to rebuild their lives amidst the devastation.

By Tamilla Hasanova