Trump Proposes Gaza Population Displacement Amid Outrage

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump proposed the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip, suggesting the complete displacement of its Palestinian population and the territory's annexation by the U.S. He described Gaza as a site in need of 'leveling' and expressed intentions to create a new economic environment for its redevelopment, while stating, 'the U.S. will own it.' This plan was met with widespread condemnation, including from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who labeled it as 'ethnic cleansing' and warned it could permanently hinder the establishment of a Palestinian state. Democratic lawmakers expressed outrage, arguing that Trump's remarks implied a violent occupation that could lead to significant loss of life and further turmoil in the region. Critics have suggested that Trump's rhetoric reflects a troubling descent into barbarism reminiscent of historical atrocities. The proposal has sparked intense debate about the implications for U.S. foreign policy and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.