Backlash Against Trump's Gaza Transformation Plan

President Donald Trump's proposal to 'take over' the Gaza Strip and transform it into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' has been met with significant backlash, with accusations of ethnic cleansing from both international and local actors. The United Nations and various governments, including Canada, have strongly opposed the plan, emphasizing adherence to a two-state solution and international law. Pro-Palestinian activists have criticized both Trump and the Democratic Party for their handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with some Democrats blaming these activists for influencing the election outcome. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the proposal, describing it as a 'generous offer' to temporarily relocate Palestinians for reconstruction, despite the plan's potential violation of international norms. The White House and U.S. officials have attempted to clarify the proposal as non-hostile and temporary, yet the controversial suggestion risks escalating regional tensions and undermining longstanding U.S. policy in the Middle East. Trump's remarks have also reignited domestic political debates, revealing divides within the U.S. political landscape over Middle East policy.