Overview

• Donald Trump proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, relocate its Palestinian residents, and transform the area into the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' sparking accusations of endorsing ethnic cleansing.
• The plan has been condemned by Arab nations, including Jordan and Egypt, which reject hosting displaced Palestinians due to security and economic risks, and by Saudi Arabia, which reaffirmed its support for a Palestinian state.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the proposal, which aligns with his government’s hardline stance, but experts warn it could destabilize the region and harm Israel’s international standing.
• The proposal has faced bipartisan opposition in the U.S., with lawmakers and defense officials criticizing its lack of feasibility, absence of prior planning, and potential violation of international law.
• Critics argue the plan undermines decades of U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with some viewing it as a provocative tactic to shift regional dynamics rather than a serious policy proposal.