In a surprising proposal, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the United States should take control of Gaza, remove unexploded bombs, rebuild the region economically, and transform it into a luxury destination. The controversial plan was revealed in a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a bold and controversial proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip. Trump suggested that the U.S. would occupy Gaza, remove unexploded bombs and debris, and economically rebuild the war-torn area. He referred to the possibility of turning Gaza into what he called the “Middle East Riviera.”
Trump emphasized the United States’ “long-term ownership” of Gaza, but provided few details on how the 2 million Palestinian residents would be relocated or how the region would be governed. Despite the lack of specifics, he made it clear that the U.S. would be the region’s new ruling power, stating, “We will take control of Gaza.”
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supported Trump’s plan, calling it a potential “game-changer” and urging attention to the proposal’s potential to alter history. Netanyahu’s visit to the White House marked his first after returning to power, where he discussed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement and ways to stabilize the region after six weeks of conflict.
Liberty News’ international correspondent states that, the Hamas strongly condemned Trump’s plan, labeling it as a recipe for chaos and tension in the Middle East. In a statement, Hamas declared that the people of Gaza would not allow the plan to be implemented. The group demanded an end to occupation and aggression against their people, stressing that they had successfully resisted displacement plans, even after over 15 months of bombings.
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