But neither they nor anyone else could have predicted President Donald Trump’s astonishing plan to end their misery: the eviction of the entire Palestinian population and a full American takeover to redevelop Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East”.

“What Trump has done is bolster the mainstreaming of Kahanism, pushing us further away from what has to happen: prolonging ceasefire, releasing hostages and prisoners, rebuilding Gaza and Israel, and an agreement based on liberation and justice for Palestinians,” he said.