In a surprising announcement, President Trump suggested the United States take ownership of the Gaza Strip, level it, and redevelop it as a thriving economic hub. The plan also involved relocating the 1.8 million Palestinian residents.
President Donald Trump and Israel i Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, where Trump proposed a radical plan for the Gaza Strip. Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of the territory, level it, and redevelop it into a thriving economic hub, dubbed the 'Riviera of the Middle East'. He also floated the idea of relocating the 1.8 million Palestinian residents, with the U.S. assuming responsibility for dismantling unexploded ordnance and rebuilding infrastructure.
While he didn't elaborate on the logistics of U.S. control, Trump didn't rule out deploying troops to support the reconstruction effort. He also expressed intentions to visit both Israel and Gaza himself. Netanyahu, who was the first foreign leader to meet with Trump after his inauguration, praised Trump's unwavering support for Israel and acknowledged the potential historical significance of Trump's Gaza proposal. He called it 'something that could change history' and expressed a willingness to pursue it further. Trump's comments follow his previous insistence that neighboring countries, specifically Egypt and Jordan, should take in Gazans due to the devastation caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, both countries have rejected the proposal. The meeting took place amidst ongoing negotiations for Phase 2 of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which primarily focuses on the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Trump officials highlighted the administration's commitment to ensuring the completion of Phase 1, including the repatriation of all deceased hostages. Phase 2 aims to formally end the war with Hamas and secure the release of remaining hostages held in Gaza. However, Trump's envoy acknowledged that Phase 3, the reconstruction of Gaza, would be significantly challenging due to the extensive damage inflicted during the war. He estimated a 10- to 15-year timeline for rebuilding, emphasizing the scale of the task ahead. Trump also signed two executive orders related to the Middle East. One imposed 'maximum' pressure on Iran, a move Trump described as 'unhappy' but necessary to maintain U.S. strength and deter Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The other withdrew the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council and ceased aid to the United Nations Relief Works Agency
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