Iran-Backed Ansar Allah Movement (Houthis) Condemns Trump's 'Clean Out' Gaza Plan, Accuses U.S. Of Attempting To 'Eliminate Palestinian Identity,' Calls For A 'Just' Resolution

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January 29, 2025

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On January 25, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that he had spoken to the king of Jordan to urge that country to admit more Palestinians, suggesting that Gazans should leave the Gaza Strip to "clean out" the enclave. In his comment, Trump said that Egypt, as well, could be among the countries to accept more Palestinian refugees.[1]

On January 28, Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement (Houthis)-linked Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement condemning, in the strongest terms, what it referred to as the U.S. administration's attempts to "displace" the Gazans.[2] The statement reflected the Houthis' political stance on the Palestinian issue.

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Condemnation Of "Forced" Displacement, Affirmation Of Palestinian "Resilience"

In a statement, the Houthi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned alleged attempts by the U.S. to facilitate the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. The statement asserted that one of the primary objectives of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza was the removal of Palestinians from their land. The Ministry emphasized that the Israelis' assumed intention had been unsuccessful due to the resilience and awareness of the Palestinians:

"The forced displacement of the Palestinian people was one of the objectives of the Zionist entity's aggression against Gaza. However, this plan was thwarted by the resilience and awareness of the Palestinians."

The statement pointed out the determination of Gazans by glorifying scenes of thousands returning to their destroyed homes "despite the devastation." This act, according to the statement, symbolized their unwavering connection to their land and their refusal to accept another large-scale displacement:

"The sight of thousands of Gazans returning to their destroyed homes on foot - despite the devastation caused by the Zionist killing machine, carrying their whole lives in their hands- demonstrates the Palestinians' deep attachment to their land, despite the immense sacrifices they have made. At the same time, this sends a powerful message that another Nakba for the Palestinian people cannot be allowed to happen."

Call For International Support, A Just Resolution

The Ministry acknowledged and praised international and regional voices opposing Palestinian displacement. It called upon the global community, particularly Arab and Islamic nations, to actively support Palestinian resilience against plans aimed at undermining their national cause. The statement frames such support as essential to counter efforts to eliminate Palestinian identity:

"We praise the declarations rejecting attempts to displace the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip. We call on the international community -particularly Arab and Islamic nations- to support Palestinian resilience in the face of these plans aimed at liquidating the Palestinian cause."

Additionally, the statement reiterates that true peace in the region cannot be achieved without addressing the root cause of the conflict: "Israeli occupation." It asserts that a just resolution requires the establishment of a Palestinian state and the restoration of Palestinian rights.

"Achieving peace in the region can only come through ending the Zionist occupation, establishing a Palestinian state, and restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to return."

The Houthis concluded the statement by reaffirming "the unwavering position of the Republic of Yemen in supporting the Palestinian people, their steadfast resistance, and their just cause."

 

[1] Nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-says-wants-clean-gaza-move-palestinians, January 26, 2025.

[2] January 28, 2025.


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