Palestinian militant group Hamas has rejected proposals put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump to displace Gaza's population from the enclave, vowing the organization "will not allow these plans to pass.

Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about taking over the Gaza Strip are "ridiculous" and "absurd" and could destabilise the Middle East. "Trump's remarks about his desire to control Gaza are ridiculous and absurd,

The ideal of remaining on one’s land despite threats of expulsion is at the heart of the Palestinians’ struggle and self-identity, and was on vivid display last week when hundreds of thousands returned to northern Gaza despite its near-total destruction.