President Donald Trump today (Feb. 4, 2025) vowed the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza Strip, reconstructing and developing the coastal enclave into "the Riveria of the Middle East," while moving part of its population to other countries, the Christian Post website reports. The comments that shattered several decade--old accepted outlines of Middle East policy, came during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House, making him the first foreign leader to visit the U. S. president since his inauguration.
Trump began his unprecedented comments while speaking with reporters before a planned closed--door meeting reiterating that he sees the Gaza Strip as a "demolition site" that is inhaabitable at the moment.
"There's hardly a building standing. And the ones that are, are going to collapse. You can't live in Gaza right now. I think we need another location , a location that's going to make people happy," Trump said.
The president noted that the reality in Gaza currently is "all death...This has been happening for years."
Trump said all of the population should be resettled "in areas where they can live a beautiful life." They could be moved to Jordan or Egypt, or it could be other countries." he added.
After their closed--door meeting, Trump and Netanyahu emerged for a press conference, with Trump declaring that the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza Strip for the foreseeable future.
Trump declared it was time to "do something different -- if you go back, it's going to end up the same it has for a hundred years."
"I do see a long--term ownership position, and I see it bringing great stability to that part of the Middle East, and maybe the entire Middle East."
In his speech, following Trump's statement, Netanyahu lauded Trump's "willingness to puncture unconventional thinking."
Netanyahu added his "goal was the removal of terrorists from Gaza, which Trump took to a much higher level. "
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