President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US “will take over” the Gaza Strip, after saying earlier that he doesn’t think there is a permanent future for Palestinians in Gaza.
“The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it too,” Trump said during a joint press conference alongside his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. “We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site, level the site and get rid of the destroyed buildings.”
Asked whether he was willing to send US troops to fill a security vacuum in Gaza, Trump did not rule it out.
“As far as Gaza is concerned, we’ll do what is necessary. If it’s necessary, we’ll do that. We’re going to take over that piece that we’re going to develop it,” he said.
Trump’s comments are a remarkable assertion from a sitting American president, particularly one who rose to political power in the United States through his criticism of America’s longest wars in the Middle East.
“I do see a long-term ownership position, and I see it bringing great stability to that part of the Middle East, and maybe the entire Middle East,” Trump told reporters in the East Room.
“This was not a decision made lightly. Everybody I’ve spoken to loves the idea of the United States owning that piece of land, developing and creating thousands of jobs with something that will be magnificent.”
Trump, a former real estate developer, said he had studied the matter “closely, over a lot of months.”
Speaking earlier Tuesday, Trump suggested Gazans move to a new location provided by one or more nations in the Middle East.
“I mean they’re there because they have no alternative. What do they have? It is a big pile of rubble right now,” Trump said moments before hosting Netanyahu for Oval Office talks.
Trump’s suggestion that Gazans leave the strip permanently amounts to a provocative stance that will endear him to Israel’s most conservative politicians but is generally a non-starter for Israel’s neighbors, who have said they are unwilling to accept new Palestinian refugees from the enclave.
On Tuesday, Trump framed the matter as a humanitarian one, saying it was impossible to believe anyone would want to remain in the war-torn territory.
“Why would they want to return? The place has been hell,” Trump said, ignoring a reporter who cried out: “Because it’s their home.”
Instead of Gaza, he suggested the Palestinians be provided a “good, fresh, beautiful piece of land” to live.
But under repeated questioning, Trump made clear he did not see a world in which Palestinians ever return to Gaza.
“I don’t think people should be going back to Gaza. I think Gaza has been very unlucky for them.” He said, “Gaza is not a place for people to be living.”
Netanyahu, sitting alongside Trump in the Oval Office, smiled as Trump was speaking. The Israeli leader, under conflicting pressures domestically, was in Washington to ascertain exactly where Trump stands on the next phase of a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Kuin-Kepam replied at 5-2-2025 09:40 AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded President Donald Trump's leadership when asked who should take credit for the ceasefire deal reached in the waning days of the Biden administration.
"Prime Minister Netanyahu, we've heard Joe Biden and Donald Trump take credit for the hostage and ceasefire deal. Who do you think deserves more credit?" Fox News' Peter Doocy asked Netanyahu as he joined Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
"I think President Trump had a great force and powerful leadership to this effort. I appreciate it," Netanyahu responded. "He sent a very good emissary. He's helped a lot. And, you know, I'll just tell you, I'm happy that they're here. And I'm sure the president is happy that they're here. And I would think that's about enough."
What impact could Trump’s suggestion of permanently relocating Gazans have on U.S. relations with Arab nations and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Chill Guy Clicker
"Netanyahu, sitting alongside Trump in the Oval Office, smiled as Trump was speaking. The Israeli leader, under conflicting pressures domestically, was in Washington to ascertain exactly where Trump stands on the next phase of a ceasefire in Gaza."
takkk dia sembang je neh sbb depan netanyahu nak sedapkan hati dia.tak bagi setan tu bagi tekanan kat dia.US dah xde duit.nak halau palestinean kena pakai duit.kalo ikutkan lps 7oct tu diorg pikir boleh hilangkan gaza,hamas dlm 2-3 bulan.sampai oic bersidang gempar konon nak aturkan boneka mana perintah palestine....lps hamas dahxde.tapi kuasa Allah lepas setahun lebih.. gaza,hamas tetap wujud.walau top gun al qasaam kebanyakan dah xde.manusia berbodong2 balik.manusia bodoh merancang Allah yg menentukan
Hanat betoi 2 ekoq setan ni..si setanyahu tu bkn aritu sakit teruk sgt ke dh mcm nk mamposss..
Anyway sedap sket ati aku baca komen kt atas aku ni..harap2 mg btl si terum saja je ckp mcm tu nk sedapkan ati si setanyahu..
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