On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference at the White House, where President Trump announced an unexpected plan for the United States to assume control over the Gaza Strip. He proposed forcibly relocating Gaza's approximately 2.2 million Palestinian residents to neighboring countries such as Jordan and Egypt, with the intention of redeveloping the area into the "Riviera of the Middle East." Trump suggested that this transformation would involve clearing unexploded ordnance and rebuilding infrastructure to create jobs and housing, aiming to establish Gaza as an international hub for diverse communities.
Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed strong support for the initiative, praising President Trump's leadership and emphasizing the importance of ensuring Israel's security. He reiterated Israel's commitment to rescuing hostages in Gaza and maintaining regional stability.
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The proposal has been met with widespread condemnation from Palestinian leaders and countries across the Arab world, who have likened it to the Nakba of 1947-1949 and labeled it as a form of "ethnic cleansing." Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas firmly rejected the plan, asserting that Gaza is an integral part of Palestine. Critics argue that the forced displacement of Palestinians undermines their right to self-determination and could lead to further instability in the region.
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions and negotiations concerning Gaza and Iran's nuclear program. Observers anticipate that this proposal could significantly alter U.S. policy in the Middle East and have far-reaching implications for the region's future
Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed strong support for the initiative, praising President Trump's leadership and emphasizing the importance of ensuring Israel's security. He reiterated Israel's commitment to rescuing hostages in Gaza and maintaining regional stability.
HUFFINGTONPOST.ES
The proposal has been met with widespread condemnation from Palestinian leaders and countries across the Arab world, who have likened it to the Nakba of 1947-1949 and labeled it as a form of "ethnic cleansing." Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas firmly rejected the plan, asserting that Gaza is an integral part of Palestine. Critics argue that the forced displacement of Palestinians undermines their right to self-determination and could lead to further instability in the region.
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions and negotiations concerning Gaza and Iran's nuclear program. Observers anticipate that this proposal could significantly alter U.S. policy in the Middle East and have far-reaching implications for the region's future
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- Berel Solomon
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