Masri, who is also a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council representing North Gaza, said Trump’s recent threats were “designed to provide a safe cover for the occupation to commit further acts of genocide against the Palestinian people.”
He urged the Trump administration not to become a “replica” of the Biden administration in its support for Israel.
Masri told CNN: “It is fundamental that a mediator remains neutral, stands in the middle, and works to bridge the gap between the parties… Unfortunately, this is not what we see from the U.S. administration.”
He claimed that “the U.S. administration, through its blatant bias toward Israel, positions itself as a party to the conflict rather than a mediator.” Then why talk to U.S.
He added “Threats and intimidation will not be effective. Attempts to forcibly displace the people of Gaza are futile,”
Trump has repeatedly said that the Palestinian population in Gaza must leave the territory so 1. the U.S. can take ownership of it 2. and build a Middle Eastern “Riviera.”
