Trump Proposes U.S. Gaza Takeover, Palestinian Displacement Amid Regional Rejection

President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan involving the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, suggesting that the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip and that Palestinians be resettled in neighboring Arab countries like Egypt and Jordan. This proposal, first raised early in his presidency and reiterated in 2025 during meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been widely condemned as tantamount to ethnic cleansing by Palestinians, Arab nations, the U.N., and human rights experts. Netanyahu supports relocating Palestinians voluntarily, citing security concerns and distrust in Palestinian governance after Hamas's attacks on Israel, but emphasized that Israel must retain security control over Gaza. Trump and Netanyahu have indicated ongoing efforts to find countries willing to accept Palestinians seeking relocation, with Trump noting cooperation from surrounding nations. A $2 billion plan to establish large-scale humanitarian camps for Gaza’s population was reportedly discussed but faced denial from involved organizations and sharp criticism from humanitarian experts who argue such displacement cannot be voluntary under current conditions. The proposal remains highly contentious, with significant opposition due to its implications for Palestinian rights and regional stability.