Scholz slams Trump’s Gaza plan as a violation of international law

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned US President Donald Trump’s proposal to expel Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a “scandal” that flagrantly breaches international law.

“It’s an appalling idea, especially given the horrific devastation we are witnessing,” Scholz said during a televised debate with his conservative rival, Friedrich Merz.

Scholz pointed out that Trump’s plan, which suggests relocating Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, has been firmly rejected by Middle Eastern countries. “Forcibly resettling Palestinians is unacceptable and a violation of international law,” he stated.

Merz echoed Scholz’s concerns but urged caution in responding to Trump’s rhetoric. “I share this view, but the US administration has put forward many troubling proposals. We need to see which are serious and how they might actually be implemented—there is likely a lot of political posturing involved.”