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In a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump made a bold and controversial statement, suggesting that the United States could “take over” the Gaza Strip and transform it into a flourishing economic hub.
Trump’s remarks have stirred widespread debate and concern, particularly among Palestinian leaders and other international actors.
Trump outlined his vision, proposing that the U.S. could “do a real job” in Gaza by clearing unexploded bombs and undertaking extensive economic redevelopment, which he said could turn the region into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
His comments were met with mixed reactions, especially as he added that Palestinians could be resettled outside Gaza during the reconstruction process—a suggestion that has been rejected by multiple Middle Eastern countries in the past.
Netanyahu, who is the first foreign leader to visit the White House in President Trump’s second term, expressed cautious support for the idea, saying it is “worth paying attention to.” This statement signals a potential alignment with Trump’s controversial stance on Gaza, though many experts are questioning its feasibility and ethical implications.
The proposal has drawn strong condemnation from Palestinian officials. The Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations responded by reaffirming his people’s desire to return to their homes in Gaza, rejecting the idea of forced displacement. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that governs Gaza, labeled Trump’s plan as “absurd,” further escalating tensions over the issue.
Chioma Kalu
– Arise News.
