Trump Proposes U.S. Ownership of Gaza, Plans for Regional Development

The U.S. president envisions transforming Gaza into a global hub while temporarily relocating residents, sparking widespread criticism and debate.

President Donald Trump has announced plans for the U.S. to purchase and own Gaza, describing it as a potential 'real estate site' to be redeveloped into the 'Riviera of the Middle East.'
The proposal includes temporarily relocating Gaza's population to neighboring countries, with the possibility of their return after redevelopment, though critics fear permanent displacement.
Trump has suggested that Middle Eastern nations, including Jordan and Egypt, could assist in rebuilding Gaza under U.S. oversight, while also exploring resettlement options for Palestinians abroad.
The plan has drawn sharp criticism from Arab nations, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Arab League rejecting the idea as destabilizing and a potential act of ethnic cleansing.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong support for Trump's proposal, calling it a 'revolutionary and creative vision' for the region, though it has also sparked internal political tensions in Israel.