Trump pushes to control Gaza, relocate 2 million Palestinians

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip during a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, stating that the U.S. would not need to 'buy' Gaza but could simply take it. Trump envisions redeveloping Gaza as a tourist destination, claiming it could become the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' while planning to relocate its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries, which both Jordan and Egypt have opposed. King Abdullah acknowledged that Jordan could accept 2,000 Palestinian children needing medical care but did not directly address Trump's takeover proposal. Trump suggested he could leverage U.S. aid to encourage Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinians, although he later downplayed the idea of withholding aid. The Jordanian government has consistently rejected Trump's plans and expressed concerns about further displacing Palestinians. Trump's comments have sparked significant controversy, raising ethical questions about the proposed resettlement of millions of people.