President Trump’s comments on Gaza – Bond reaction

Following President Trump’s recent comments proposing to remove people from the Gaza Strip and put the territory under US control which would be a breach of international law, Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond said:

Trump’s proposal to remove Palestinians from Gaza and establish US control represents a dangerous violation of international law. Though the UK government, including Starmer and Lammy, have appropriately rejected this stance and affirmed Palestinians’ right to return home, mere statements of opposition are not enough. The UK must now demonstrate real commitment through action – facilitating humanitarian assistance delivery, advocating for an indefinite ceasefire, and firmly resisting any attempts at forced displacement and violations of international law. 

ENDS.

Notes for editors

• Many of Bond’s member organisations are actively working in the region providing humanitarian assistance to civilians. 
• Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. Bond unites and supports a diverse network of over 350 civil society organisations from across the UK, and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.
• For further information, please contact Jess Salter, Media Adviser at Bond at [email protected] or call 07392972411.