Janice R. Andrews
Pro-Palestinian activists targeted former US President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland overnight, spray-painting “Gaza Is Not For Sale” on the lawn and defacing the clubhouse walls. The group Palestine Action claimed responsibility, stating the act was a response to Trump’s controversial proposal to resettle Gaza’s Palestinian population and develop the territory.
The activists accused Trump of treating Gaza “as though it were his property” and vowed to show that “his own property is not safe from acts of resistance.” Police Scotland confirmed they are investigating the incident, which was reported early Saturday.
Trump Turnberry condemned the vandalism as a “childish, criminal act” and assured it would not disrupt operations. The resort, located in southwest Scotland, is one of 10 courses eligible to host the British Open but has not done so since Trump purchased it in 2014.
The protest comes amid ongoing uncertainty over Gaza’s future, as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain unresolved. Trump’s suggestion to permanently resettle Gaza’s population has been widely rejected by Palestinians.
The incident highlights growing global tensions over the Gaza conflict and raises questions about the intersection of political activism and private property. As investigations continue, the vandalism at Turnberry underscores the far-reaching impact of the Gaza crisis on international discourse.
