Trump Plans U.S. Control Over Gaza Strip, Promises Economic Development

During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump announced a controversial plan for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip after the resettlement of its Palestinian population to neighboring countries. Trump described Gaza as a 'demolition site' and stated that the U.S. would be responsible for dismantling dangerous remnants of conflict and developing the area, which he believes could become an international destination. He indicated that military force could be used if necessary, raising concerns among critics who view the plan as a potential call for ethnic cleansing. Netanyahu praised Trump's proposal, citing it as part of a new way of thinking about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This announcement follows Trump's history of radical policy shifts regarding the region, including the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The plan has sparked significant debate, reflecting deep divisions over the future of Gaza and the Palestinian people.