Trump likened the situation in Gaza to a valuable real estate opportunity, stating that the United States intends to take ownership and gradually develop it for stability in the Middle East, emphasizing that this process will be implemented cautiously.
The United Nations has reported that 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced due to the ongoing conflict, with many individuals being forced to relocate multiple times due to Israel’s military actions against Hamas.
Regional leaders have rejected Trump’s plans, which break with decades of US foreign policy.
His proposals are expected to be a key topic of discussion when the president hosts the king of Jordan at the White House this week.
Meanwhile, Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, hinted that the President’s remarks could serve as an initial step to engage other regional stakeholders in seeking a resolution to the longstanding issues in the area.
“Come to the table with your plan if you don’t like his plan,” Waltz said during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, adding that the White House has received “all kinds of outreach” since Trump’s comments earlier this week.
