In a shocking revelation, Trump claims the U.S. intends to take control of the Gaza Strip

In a controversial and unexpected announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that the United States would take control of the Gaza Strip, aiming to rebuild the war-torn region economically after relocating Palestinians to other countries. This plan marks a stark break from decades of U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Trump revealed the surprise proposal at a press conference on Tuesday alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offering few details but emphasizing the U.S. would take "ownership" of Gaza. He described it as a "demolition site" following Israel's military actions against Hamas. The U.S. would dismantle unexploded bombs and other remnants of war, develop the region, and create jobs. He even suggested Gaza could become "The Riviera of the Middle East."

This proposal runs counter to long-standing international expectations that Gaza would be part of a future Palestinian state. Critics quickly condemned the idea, with some viewing it as a violation of international law or ethnic cleansing, while others warned it could lead to further instability in the region.

Trump also pushed for neighboring Arab nations, including Jordan and Egypt, to permanently resettle Palestinians from Gaza—a suggestion that had been rejected by Arab leaders in the past. The plan was met with significant opposition, both from global allies and regional powers. 

Netanyahu, though not fully endorsing the idea, praised Trump's "fresh thinking" on the matter. Meanwhile, experts cautioned that such a drastic move could risk inflaming tensions and lead to greater backlash, especially from Arab nations and human rights groups.

In the broader context, Trump’s proposal fits into a broader pattern of bold foreign policy moves early in his second term, which also included controversial statements about other territories like Greenland and Panama.