Trump Proposes Controversial Plan to 'Take Over' Gaza Strip
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan for the U.S. to “take over” the Gaza Strip, suggesting that Palestinians be permanently resettled elsewhere while the territory is rebuilt. Trump described Gaza as a “demolition site” and claimed his plan would transform it into an “international, unbelievable place,” even calling it the “Riviera of the Middle East.” He did not rule out deploying U.S. troops to achieve this goal, stating, “We’ll do what is necessary.”
The proposal has sparked widespread international condemnation, with critics arguing it violates international law and amounts to ethnic cleansing. The United Nations, Arab nations, and human rights organizations have rejected the plan, emphasizing that forcible displacement of populations is strictly prohibited under international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned against “any form of ethnic cleansing” and reiterated the need for a two-state solution with Gaza as an integral part of a future Palestinian state.
Arab leaders, including those from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, have categorically opposed the plan, calling it a threat to regional stability and peace. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the proposal, stating that Gaza is an “integral part of the State of Palestine” and vowing to resist any attempts to displace Palestinians. Hamas, the governing authority in Gaza, described Trump’s remarks as “inflammatory, outrageous, and shameful,” accusing him of aiming to “eliminate the Palestinian cause.”
Trump’s plan has also drawn mixed reactions within the U.S. While some of his allies, such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, praised the proposal as “bold action,” others, including Senator Rand Paul, criticized it as an unnecessary and dangerous intervention. Meanwhile, Israel’s far-right factions, including former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have welcomed the idea, viewing it as a strategy to end the conflict by encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza.
The proposal comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with the death toll in Gaza surpassing 47,500 since the start of Israeli military operations in October 2023. The international community remains committed to a two-state solution, with the EU and UK reiterating their support for Palestinian self-determination and the rebuilding of Gaza without displacing its population. As the debate continues, Trump’s plan faces significant legal, political, and humanitarian challenges, with little likelihood of gaining broad international support.
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