In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to take ownership of the Gaza Strip during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. Trump stated that the United States will redevelop the area and create thousands of jobs, envisioning Gaza as a model for the entire Middle East.
\"The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,\" Trump declared. \"We're going to develop it, create thousands and thousands of jobs, and it'll be something that the entire Middle East can be very proud of.\" He further added that the region could become a home for \"the world's people.\"
The proposal includes the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, describing the enclave as a \"demolition site.\" This announcement follows Trump's earlier remarks on the same day, where he highlighted the potential of Gaza to transform into \"the Riviera of the Middle East.\"
Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Trump's initiative, saying he was \"thinking outside the box with fresh ideas\" and showing a willingness to challenge conventional thinking amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Trump also mentioned plans to visit Israel and possibly Gaza to further discuss the redevelopment project.
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