On March 8, 2025, Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland became the site of a bold protest by Palestine Action, a UK-based activist group. The group vandalized the resort, spray-painting “Gaza is Not For Sale” on the greens and causing significant damage to the course. This act of defiance was a direct response to Trump’s controversial remarks about Gaza, which included plans to redevelop the region and suggestions that Palestinians should relocate elsewhere.
The vandalism included digging up parts of the course and splattering red paint across the resort’s buildings. Palestine Action stated that their actions were meant to reject Trump’s treatment of Gaza as though it were his property. The group emphasized their opposition to what they described as U.S.-Israeli colonialism in the Palestinian homeland.
Trump’s comments, made during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposed turning Gaza into a luxury coastal resort, dubbing it the “Riviera of the Middle East.” He suggested clearing out the Palestinian population to make way for redevelopment, sparking outrage among activists and international observers.
Police Scotland confirmed receiving a report of damage at the resort and has launched an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Trump Turnberry condemned the vandalism as a “childish, criminal act” but assured that the resort’s operations would not be disrupted.
Palestine Action’s protest highlights the growing tensions surrounding Trump’s policies and rhetoric on Gaza. The incident has reignited debates about the ethical implications of his proposals and the broader issue of Palestinian rights.
