St. Vincent and the Grenadines responds to U.S. Gaza proposal

 

Dr Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines expressed strong opposition to a proposal made by the United States regarding the Gaza Strip. This was done via a recently issued press statement.

The proposal, unveiled by President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggests relocating the two million Palestinians currently living in Gaza and transforming the territory into what Trump described as an “America Riviera” for non-Palestinian residents.

This initiative represents a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, attracting criticism from various quarters of the international community.

The country articulated a profound condemnation of the proposal, labeling it as “self-evidently contrary to international law and the fundamental, natural right of the Palestinian people to own and live, in peace and security, in lands that have belonged to them from time immemorial.”

As such the statement underscored that Palestinians should not be viewed as mere occupants, but rather as citizens exercising their right to self-determination in pursuit of their own state.

Highlighting the broader implications of the proposal, the Vincentian government warned of “grave dangers and perfidy” that accompany such a misguided initiative. It urged the U.S. to reconsider its stance and to collaborate instead with the international community to rebuild Gaza in a manner conducive to “peace, security, inclusive prosperity, and sustainable development.”

Though St. Vincent and the Grenadines mentioned its friendship with the United States, it cautioned that true leadership comes with “special responsibilities to be a force for good, not ill,” emphasizing the importance of adhering to the principles outlined in the Charter of the United Nations and advocating for multilateralism.

In addressing the potential consequences of the U.S. proposal, the Caribbean nation indicated its concern over the destabilizing effects it could have on regional and global peace and security. The statement pointedly questioned, “Which country is next on the list to be picked upon in a manner contrary to international law, public morality, and multilateralism?”

In conclusion, St. Vincent and the Grenadines made a call for an “appropriate reset in the interest of humanity everywhere.”

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10 Comments

  1. J.John-Charles
    February 10, 2025

    The P.M. said “The lands that have belonged to them from time immemorial”
    Now if I have to choose between God and uncle Ralph, I will gladly cast my lot with God. In Leviticus 25:24 the creator of heaven and earth said.
    “The land is mine.”
    Now this is the same land Gonzales said belonged to the Palestinians since time immemorial.
    You will hear people say,
    These are European occupiers who stole the Palestinians lands.
    Again God told Israel “I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries and bring you into your own LAND” Ezekiel 36:24.
    Once more God told Abraham in Genesis 17:8
    “Also I give to you and your descendants (the nation of Israel) after you, the LAND in which you are a stranger, and all the LAND of Canaan as an EVERLASTING possession and I will be their God”
    If you cannot accept this truths.You need to trust Christ as your Saviour and all shall be well.

  2. Bring back the kidnapped parrots
    February 10, 2025

    The felon wants more living space just like that fellow in Germany in 1933 wanted more living space and they said give the man a chance.

  3. J.John-Charles
    February 10, 2025

    At least Trump is sugesting something new because the status quo is not working.The great U.N.is just a joke.
    Iran will continue to supply this terrorist group (Hamas), with weapons and at the same time is the government of Gaza. The U.S. is supplying the nation of Israel with weapons.
    Do you know who is suffering? The innocent people of Gaza.
    I am not saying that Trump’s plan about Gaza will work since these Islamic people vowed to eradicate Israel from planet earth. Which will never happen. Believe it or not Israel is here to stay.
    Israel will never ease being a NATION….Jeremiah 31:35-36. These are the words of the Almighty, All Powerfully God.
    Those of you big mouths, can you fight with God? Remember Pharoah of Egypt, God told him through Moses
    “Let my people (Israel) go ”
    His answer was
    “Who is God? I don’t know Him, neither will I set Israel free” Exodus 5:2
    later on the citizens of Egypt had to beg Pharoah,
    “Please let them go, God’s wrath is on…

    • Ibo France
      February 10, 2025

      You remind of the saying -“Religion is the opiate of the people.” Religion can be dangerous.

      Sam Harris: The danger of religious faith is that it allows otherwise normal human beings to reap the fruits of madness and consider them holy.

      That is precisely you!

  4. En Ba La
    February 10, 2025

    When countries in the region are out there, I mean like Dominica for sure, are out there receiving aid from ISRAaid Do you think CARICOM or any other these leaders can say anything? Every Israeli you see has served in the military. With ISRAaid in everything we have from beekeeping, to hair song to restoring homes government offices everywhere. The MOSSAD with their forte being espionage and assassinations. Dominica cannot measure up. St. Vincent cannot measure up. Jews are all over the place and Israel is looking after their interest globally.

    When speaking against them you know what they said. Gonsalves speaking up today

    Listen to Israel’s speech about those who support Palestinian state – like members of CARICOM.

    Understanding the Israel Palestinian situation would be a thing – the origins of this and for these countries to engage at the United Nations level but they did not. CARICOM today there are countries where the ISRAELI intelligence community is lurking.

  5. HePlayingYankee
    February 9, 2025

    I actually think Trump’s proposal is brilliant.

    • Ibo France
      February 10, 2025

      No surprise! Even Satan has friends, supporters and worshippers.

  6. Ibo France
    February 7, 2025

    Let your voice against this dastardly thought be known. It would have been much better if all members of CARICOM spoke with one voice. Alone we can walk fast, together we can walk so far. There is strength in unity.

    Trump’s Gaza plan is insanity. He wishes to give the genocidal monster (Netanyahu) credence. If he is allowed to execute this plan with impunity, then what will stop him from confiscating Greenland, Canada, Mexico, Panama and other sovereign countries?

    The silence of many leaders throughout the world is thunderous. For some reason they are reluctant to voice their disgust.

    The world is not fair, and often fools, cowards, liars and the selfish hide in high places.

    • En Ba La
      February 10, 2025

      IBO FRANCE great point though. The region does not practice politics. Its all about what they can get from whom.

      CARICOM has done nothing. Gonsalves was chair at some point like Dominica and they never kept the Palestine people plight at the front = support for them back then. There is fight for global influence US and Israel that the US cannot see, and we did nothing to even protect ourselves.

  7. Same old same old
    February 7, 2025

    So isn’t Ralph Gonsalves hearing and seeing what Skerrit saying and doing to us in Dominican? Does he not know that Skerrit has sold us to China like the days of the plantation? Why is he saying nothing? In fact when we as a people stand Gonsalves and other regional leaders sending their soldiers to Dominica to shoot us.
    No, I am not in support of what Trump said but our regional leaders are too damn wicked to use their weapons against us just to keep their evil and corrupt friend in office . Let me share a few lines of Jimmy Cliff song to all those hypocrites in the region :
    “Hypocrite, stinking hypocrite
    You’re gonna pay the price someday”
    “Hypocrite, you rotten hypocrite
    You’re gonna pay the price some day”
    “Hypocrites, you dirty hypocrites”….
    I know you’re gonna pay the price some day
    Hypocrite, you better watch out

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