Gaza authorities denounce Trump’s ‘colonialist’ video

The authorities in Gaza today denounced as “colonialist” a video posted by US President Donald Trump on social media promoting his plan for the forced displacement of Palestinians from the enclave, Anadolu has reported.

The 33-second video, which Trump shared on his own social media platform Truth Social, opens with a scene of Gaza in ruins, displaying the inscription “Gaza 2025” in green, followed by “What’s next?” in red, white, and blue. The video then showcases towering skyscrapers and children gazing upward as dollar bills fall from the sky.

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“This video and its degrading content reflect a colonialist mindset that distorts reality and seeks to justify Israeli occupation crimes by portraying Gaza as if it were a land without people,” Ismail al-Thawabta, who heads Gaza’s government media office, told Anadolu. He called Trump’s actions “a desperate attempt to legitimise the ethnic cleansing carried out by the Israeli occupation with clear US support.”

Thawabta added that, “We strongly condemn this disgraceful video, which promotes rejected colonialist schemes targeting Gaza after the crime of forced displacement against our people, an act that constitutes a crime against humanity.”

The Palestinian official called on the international community to act immediately “to curb Trump’s rhetoric and hold Israel accountable for forced displacement and ongoing violations against Palestinian civilians.” He also urged “free nations” to stand against such schemes, which are an extension of “colonialist projects” that have no place in the Palestinians’ homeland.

“Gaza has always been and will remain an integral part of Palestine,” he insisted. “Any attempt to turn it into a distorted entity disconnected from our deep-rooted history, culture and values is a colonialist illusion that will not succeed.”

In Trump’s AI-produced video, tech billionaire Elon Musk is seen enjoying hummus on a beach in the newly-developed tourist destination, and a young boy is seen holding a golden balloon featuring Trump’s face. It also features Trump dancing in a nightclub, while the entrance to a skyscraper prominently displays the inscription “Trump Gaza”. A massive golden statue of Trump is also showcased.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears lounging on a deck chair beside Trump, both sipping beverages near a swimming pool, with “Trump Gaza” visible in the background.

Meanwhile, a song can be heard with the lyrics: “Donald’s coming to set you free, bringing the light for all to see, no more tunnels, no more fear, Trump Gaza is finally here, Trump Gaza’s shining bright, golden future, a brand-new light, feast and dance, the deal is done, Trump Gaza number one.”

The US president has called repeatedly for the US to “take over” Gaza and resettle its population to redevelop the enclave into the “Riviera of the Middle East”. The idea has been rejected vehemently by the Arab world and other nations, who say it amounts to ethnic cleansing.

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