'Gaza is not for sale' on Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland
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Trump has made highly controversial statements surrounding Gaza and Palestine, stating last month that the US would take over the strip.
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"Gaza is not for sale" is written in three-metre high letters on Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, on March 8, 2025. (X Screengrab)
US President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been branded with pro-Palestinian phrases, with Palestine Action claiming responsibility.
Local media reported Saturday that red paint had been smeared over the course's walls with the phrases "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine", as well as insults hurled at Trump.
"Gaza is not for sale" was also sprawled on one of the lawns on the golf course.
Claiming responsibility for the damage, the group wrote on X: "Whilst Trump attempts to treat Gaza as his property, he should know his own property is within reach."
Last month, Trump angered millions by abruptly and brazenly announcing that the US would take over Gaza, resettle its over 2 million Palestinian residents, and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."
BREAKING: Trump's Turnberry Golf Resort is fully shut today after actionists dug up the greens and painted 'Gaza is not for sale' on the lawn.
— Palestine Action (@Pal_action) March 8, 2025
Yesterday, it was ranked #3 golf course in Europe. Today, its shut. pic.twitter.com/xmCRncaqIv
Scotland police reported they were investigating the vandalism, with a spokesperson noting, “Around 4.40 am on Saturday, 8 March, 2025, we received a report of damage to the golf course and a premises on Maidens Road, Turnberry."
In a similar context, on Saturday, a man flying a Palestinian flag ascended the Big Ben tower at London's Palace of Westminster.
BREAKING: An activist with a Palestine flag has scaled Big Ben, and is calling for the freedom of political prisoners including Palestine Action's #Filton18.
— Palestine Action (@Pal_action) March 8, 2025
The 18 are in prison under counter-terror powers for allegedly costing Israel's weapons trade £millions in damages. pic.twitter.com/2CFqY0WjyK
Trump’s 'You Are DEAD' threat to Gaza 'genocidal': The Intercept
The Intercept highlighted how US President Donald Trump’s latest threats against the population of Gaza may be "genocidal".
In a post on Truth Social, Trump demanded, "Release all of the hostages now … or it is OVER for you." His threats escalated from Hamas to the people of Gaza. "Also, to the people of Gaza: A beautiful future awaits," Trump wrote, adding, "But not if you hold hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!"
Trump has made similar statements in the past, including a promise before his presidency that "all hell will break out" if Israeli captives were not released. However, his latest remarks are notable for targeting Gaza’s broader population, a region already devastated by conflict, where over 48,000 people have been killed, with thousands more buried under rubble.
Khaled Elgindy, a Georgetown University scholar, condemned Trump’s language as "genocidal rhetoric," stating, "He’s threatening an entire population with death — what else is that other than genocidal?"
