US President Donald Trump's proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination is facing major obstacles. Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan, have condemned the plans and rejected Trump's suggestion that they take in more Palestinian refugees. The proposal also risks undermining the ceasefire in Gaza and the continued release of hostages. Palestinians view Gaza as an integral part of their national homeland and aspire to an independent state. Trump's proposal could be an opening gambit in a bargaining process aimed at securing a Middle East mega-deal.