Trump Says US Will 'Take Over' Gaza Strips, Rebuild to Stabilize -

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During a Tuesday evening press conference, President Donald Trump announced that the US would “take over the Gaza Strip,” intending to destroy the area, remove dangerous weapons, and reconstruct it for economic growth, jobs, and housing.

Trump said that the region would be under US control for a “long-term ownership” because he believed it would stabilize the Middle East. “If you go back, it’s going to end up the same way it has for 100 years,” he said, stressing the importance of a new system.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was next to Trump at the White House, stood by the plan as well, aligning with his endless goal of ensuring Gaza never threatens Israel again. He praised Trump’s innovative thinking, saying it would eliminate Hamas and restore the region’s peace. Netanyahu added that the endeavor would mark success for Israel and simultaneously be a victory for the US, thereby bolstering the partnership between the two countries.

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Trump underscored the devastation in Gaza, referring to it as a “symbol of death and destruction,” and argued that rebuilding efforts should not be left in the hands of those who have contributed to the ongoing conflict. “It should not go through a process of rebuilding and occupation by the same people,” he said. Both leaders are optimistic that this new strategy will lead to lasting peace and stability in a region plagued by violence for decades.