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U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States would “take over” the Gaza Strip and resettle all Palestinians to neighboring countries.

The controversial proposal, made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, has drawn sharp criticism from regional leaders and humanitarian groups.

Trump, known for his unconventional approach to foreign policy, framed the plan as both a humanitarian and economic initiative.

“The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,” Trump said at a press conference. “We’ll own it and be responsible for disposing of unexploded munitions and rebuilding Gaza into a mecca for jobs and tourism.”

The president likened his vision to transforming Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” an opposite to the war-torn reality of the region today.

However, his proposal did not include an option for Palestinians who wish to remain in Gaza, instead suggesting they be relocated to countries like Egypt and Jordan.

“Why would they want to return? The place has been hell,” Trump remarked, adding that Palestinians should be given a “good, fresh, beautiful piece of land” to live on.

Global Reactions

Trump’s plan has already faced strong opposition from regional leaders.

Egypt and Jordan, two countries he suggested could absorb Palestinian refugees, have firmly rejected the idea.

Egyptian officials reiterated their commitment to the Palestinian cause, while Jordanian leaders emphasized the importance of a two-state solution.

The proposal has also drawn criticism from international organizations and human rights advocates, who argue that forcibly relocating Palestinians would violate international law and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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Netanyahu’s Silent Approval?
During the press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained notably silent, offering only a smile as Trump outlined his vision.

Netanyahu, who is under pressure from both conservative and moderate factions in Israel, has yet to publicly endorse or reject the plan.

Analysts suggest that Trump’s proposal aligns with the interests of Israel’s far-right politicians, who have long advocated for the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

However, it remains unclear whether the Israeli government would support such a move, given the potential for regional instability and international backlash.

A History of Controversial Land Proposals
This is not the first time Trump has floated the idea of expanding U.S. control over foreign territories.

During his presidency, he suggested incorporating Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal Zone into the United States—proposals that were met with swift rejection from local leaders.

Trump’s latest plan for Gaza appears to follow a similar pattern, prioritizing bold, headline-grabbing ideas over diplomatic nuance.

While the proposal has energized his base, it has also raised concerns about the potential for further conflict in the Middle East.


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