Vatican Response
What is Cardinal Pietro Parolin's position on Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza?
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, firmly rejected President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza Strip, emphasizing that the Palestinian population must remain on its land. He warned that such a relocation would increase regional tensions and lacks practicality since neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt oppose it. Instead, Cardinal Parolin advocated for a two-state solution as the appropriate path forward, arguing this approach would provide hope for the Palestinian population. His comments were made during the Italy-Vatican meeting, representing the Vatican's official position on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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What is the U.S. stance on President Trump's Gaza plan?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated the U.S. is eager to hear new proposals from Arab states regarding Gaza, following Trump's controversial plan to expel Palestinians and claim Gaza as American territory. This diplomatic approach comes amid significant opposition from regional powers including Jordan and Egypt, as well as the Vatican, which has rejected the proposal stating Palestinians must remain on their land. The Vatican has emphasized that a two-state solution is necessary for lasting peace and to provide hope to the Palestinian population.
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