Puntland and Somaliland are just but two of the regions that could host Palestinians displaced or relocated from Gaza should the plans by President Donald Trump of the United States sail through.
However, such a plan is not without its drawbacks.
The idea of relocating entire populations is highly controversial and raises significant ethical, legal, and humanitarian concerns.
International law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, prohibits the forced displacement of populations under occupation.
Such a proposal would likely face widespread condemnation from the international community, human rights organizations, and many nations, as it could be seen as a violation of the rights of Palestinians to self-determination and their ancestral homeland.
Additionally, the feasibility of such a plan is questionable. Morocco, Puntland, and Somaliland are sovereign entities with their own political, social, and economic challenges.
Any attempt to relocate large numbers of people to these regions would require their consent and could exacerbate existing tensions or create new ones.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply complex issue that has defied resolution for decades.
Proposals that involve the forced relocation of populations are unlikely to contribute to a lasting peace and could further destabilize the region.
A more constructive approach would involve dialogue, negotiation, and efforts to address the root causes of the conflict, including the establishment of a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel, based on the two-state solution framework that has been endorsed by much of the international community.
