For decades, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been one of the most complex and sensitive issues in global politics.
Every proposal for a solution sparks intense reactions from both sides and the international community.
Now, a new idea has entered the debate, and it comes from an unexpected place.
Iran has strongly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, writes Ziare.
Instead, Tehran has made a proposal of its own. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that Israelis should be moved to Greenland instead.
His statement, reported by Israeli news channel i24News and quoted by ProTV on January 28, 2025, was a direct response to Trump’s plan.
"Political pressure and forced demographic changes will not make Palestinians leave their land," Araghchi wrote in a message on social media.
His comments reflect Iran’s long-standing opposition to any solution that involves displacing Palestinians from their territory.
On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei also criticized Trump’s idea. He called Gaza the rightful homeland of the Palestinian people. "They have paid a heavy price to remain there," Baqaei said.
The debate comes just days after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on January 19, 2025.
As part of the deal, Hamas released the last hostages it was holding in Gaza. In return, Israel freed a number of Palestinian prisoners.
With the ceasefire in place, many Palestinians who had fled during the 15 months of war have begun returning to Gaza.
The situation remains fragile, and tensions are still high.
Iran’s latest statement has only added to the heated discussions surrounding the future of the region.
