U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that “the United States will take control of the Gaza Strip,” following his suggestion of permanently resettling Palestinians outside the territory.
“We will take charge of the Gaza Strip and turn it into something great,” he stated during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump clarified that the United States would assume responsibility for “removing unexploded ordnance and demolishing destroyed buildings.” He also mentioned an economic development plan aimed at “creating an unlimited number of jobs and housing for the local population.”
When asked about the possibility of deploying U.S. troops to Gaza, he responded, “If necessary, we will do it.”
“We will develop this area, boost its economy, and create thousands of jobs. This will be an achievement the entire Middle East can be proud of,” he added.
Trump also expressed his intention for a long-term U.S. presence in Gaza, stating, “We are considering a long-term administration of the Gaza Strip, which would bring stability and prosperity to the entire region.”
He emphasized that he had thoroughly studied the issue and received “great praise” from top leaders, noting that many international officials support this approach as a way to achieve peace in the Middle East.
Regarding the two-state solution, Trump avoided a direct answer, saying, “This is not about one state or two states. It is about giving people a real chance at life.”
When asked who would live in Gaza if the Palestinians left, he replied, “The people of the world.” He added that Gaza could become “an exceptional international zone” and even “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
For his part, Benjamin Netanyahu stated, “As we discussed, Mr. President, we must complete this mission to ensure Israel’s security and achieve lasting peace in the region.”
Earlier that day, during a meeting with Netanyahu in the Oval Office, Trump suggested that Jordan and Egypt could host displaced Palestinians from Gaza, describing the enclave as a “ruined and uninhabitable site.”
This proposal sparked a wave of global condemnations, with several countries, including Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, strongly rejecting it, calling it “ethnic cleansing” and a “violation of international law.”
Source : Le7tv