Trump Proposes U.S. Control Over Gaza Strip Amid Controversy

In a provocative statement, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would “take over the Gaza Strip,” proposing a permanent resettlement of Palestinians outside the region, Anadolu Agency reported. During a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined plans for economic development and job creation in Gaza, emphasizing the need to dismantle unexploded bombs and destroyed buildings.

Trump suggested that the U.S. might send troops if necessary and expressed a vision of long-term American ownership of the territory, claiming it could bring stability to the Middle East. He dismissed concerns about the implications for a two-state solution, stating the goal is to provide a better life for Gazans.

The proposal has faced intense backlash, with critics labeling it “ethnic cleansing” and a “war crime.” Jordan and Egypt, along with several European nations, have firmly rejected the idea of relocating Palestinians. Netanyahu supported Trump’s vision, stressing the need to eliminate threats from Gaza to Israel.