Somalia and North Western State of Somalia Deny Plans to Resettle Gaza Palestinians
In a world where political landscapes shift like desert sands, communication remains the linchpin of understanding. Picture this: a proposal emerges, suggesting the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to various regions, including Somalia and North Western State of Somalia. Yet echoing through the corridors of power, both nations’ foreign ministers stand firmly in unity, as of Friday. No such proposition had landed on their doorsteps from the United States or Israel, with a clear denunciation already emanated from Mogadishu.
The Associated Press had ignited interest, citing U.S. and Israeli authorities reaching out to Sudan, Somalia, and North Western State of Somalia, floating the idea of territory usage for housing displaced Palestinians from a battered Gaza Strip. However, the plot unraveled as Sudanese officials flatly turned down the U.S. overture, while Somalia and North Western State of Somalia representatives claimed ignorance of any such communication, according to AP’s reporting.
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi articulated in no uncertain terms his nation’s stance, rejecting outright “any proposal or initiative, from any party, that would undermine the Palestinian people’s right to live peacefully on their ancestral land.” His words reverberated with a tone of national sovereignty mingled with empathetic resonance for the Palestinian plight. Mogadishu, he emphasized, stands opposed to using Somali territories for relocating any populations.
Abdirahman Dahir Adan, the articulate voice of North Western State of Somalia’s diplomacy, mirrored this sentiment to Reuters, calmly declaring, “there are no talks with anyone regarding Palestinians.” His measured response reflected North Western State of Somalia’s position, a land that has seen relative peace since it declared independence in 1991, a quirk of fate juxtaposed against Somalia’s ongoing struggles with insurgency.
An aspiration fluttered in North Western State of Somalia’s political wings, hoping for recognition from global powers—an ambition from their lips to President Trump’s ears. Yet, Somalia remains unwavering in its declaration of indivisibility and territorial integrity, dismissing any sovereignty claims from North Western State of Somalia.
Amidst this geopolitical whirl, the White House and the U.S. State Department’s silence was palpable, their lack of immediate response to Reuters’ queries hanging in the air like an unanswered question. The silence extended beyond borders, echoing in the foreign ministry corridors of war-torn Sudan.
From Sudan, a senior government official came forward, affirming the absence of any formal proposal and marking any such notion as “unacceptable.” The region’s disparate voices intertwined through a shared narrative of sovereignty, resistance, and hope.
Meanwhile, Arab leaders, in a gesture of unity and foresight, banded together to support a $53 billion Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza—a vision that defies displacement and champions renewal. Contrastingly, discussions of a “Middle East Riviera” shadowed by Trump’s propositions of a U.S.-led reconstruction of the Gaza Strip hovered like storm clouds, reinforcing Palestinian fears of displacement.
The international community stood squarely against unilateral relocations, with a U.N. spokesperson in Geneva articulating collective disapproval: “Any plan that could or would lead to the forced displacement of people or any type of ethnic cleansing is something that we would obviously be against, as it is against international law.”
Taher Al-Nono, an articulate voice among Palestinian leadership circles, dismissed the Africa resettlement scheme altogether. To him, it was “silly,” swiftly repudiated by Palestinians and Arab states. “The Palestinians will not leave their land,” he declared, threading a common aim throughout the Arab world.
Ironically, Israeli ministers pondered avenues for voluntary Palestinian departures from Gaza, carefully sidestepping any mention of force—a move underscoring the complexity and sensitivity of the issue.
In this rich tapestry of narrative threads, uncertainties mingle with setbacks, yet hope threads through profoundly. As we piece together reactions, ambitions, and declarations, one wonders—what will future historians glean from these chronicles?
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International–Monitoring.
