Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland, spray-painting messages denouncing his proposed Gaza reconstruction plan. The action, which included red paint splashed on buildings and the phrase “Gaza is not for sale” emblazoned across the lawn, was carried out by members of the direct-action group Palestine Action.
The protest targeted Trump’s controversial proposal to redevelop Gaza by relocating its two million residents to neighboring Arab nations while international firms rebuild the area. Critics have condemned the plan as ethnic cleansing, arguing it disregards Palestinian sovereignty and human rights, according to Newsweek.
Trump Turnberry vandalized overnight.
“GAZA IS NOT FOR SALE” is sprayed across the lawn and the golf course’s holes are dug up. pic.twitter.com/LC2Df5VvDl
— Molly Ploofkins (@Mollyploofkins) March 8, 2025
Palestine Action, claiming responsibility for the vandalism, stated that their actions symbolized a rejection of Trump’s perceived commodification of Palestinian land. The group declared, “Palestine Action rejects Donald Trump’s treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes. To make that clear, we have shown him that his own property is not safe from acts of resistance.”
The incident at Turnberry reflects growing tensions in the U.K. regarding the ongoing war in Gaza. Recently, a pro-Palestinian activist scaled London’s Elizabeth Tower—home to Big Ben—prompting a security response. Meanwhile, British authorities have imposed restrictions on certain protest routes near synagogues to prevent potential clashes.
The war in Gaza, which erupted after Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has left much of the territory in ruins. A ceasefire in January led to global discussions about reconstruction, with differing visions emerging.
In February, Trump announced that the United States would be taking over Gaza.
President Trump on securing PEACE in Gaza: “The U.S. will take over the Gaza strip … and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous, unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site … create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing… pic.twitter.com/sr3rnO0fE4
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 5, 2025
Trump’s proposal has gained support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has dismissed any role for Hamas or the Palestinian Authority in governing Gaza. An international conference set for next month will aim to secure funding for reconstruction, though no clear consensus has been reached.
An alternative, Arab-backed plan—developed by Egypt and supported by France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K.—proposes a $53 billion rebuilding initiative that avoids mass displacement. The plan suggests an interim Palestinian-run administration and security force training but has been rejected by both Israel and Trump. Analysts believe its long-term viability is uncertain due to the absence of provisions for Hamas’s disarmament.
Trump Turnberry has not yet commented on the vandalism.
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