Wed Feb 05 07:09:19 UTC 2025: ## Trump Proposes US Takeover of Gaza, Sparking International Outrage

**Washington D.C./Gaza City –** A bombshell proposal from US President Donald Trump to seize control of the Gaza Strip and resettle its population has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation. During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined a plan to “level” Gaza, rebuild it, and relocate its 1.8 million Palestinian residents to other Arab nations.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly endorsed the plan on X, stating that Gaza “MUST BE FREE from Hamas” and that the US is ready to “Make Gaza Beautiful Again.” However, neither Trump nor Rubio offered specifics on how this relocation would be achieved.

Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan should accept the displaced Palestinians has been flatly rejected by both countries and other Arab states. A joint statement from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, the Palestinian Authority, and the Arab League denounced the proposal, warning it could destabilize the region and undermine peace prospects.

Human rights advocates have condemned the plan as ethnic cleansing, pointing out that the forced transfer of a population is a violation of international law. While the Geneva Conventions permit population removal under specific circumstances, such as military necessity, Trump’s proposal is widely seen as lacking such justification.

The proposal comes after a devastating 16-month conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has left over 47,000 Palestinians dead according to Gaza’s health ministry, and displaced nearly the entire population. Trump’s plan completely sidesteps the long-standing two-state solution, further inflaming tensions.

The President stated that the US would “do what is necessary” to implement the plan, potentially including deploying US troops. He envisions a rebuilt Gaza populated by “world people,” including some Palestinians, though details remain scarce. The plan’s feasibility and legality remain highly questionable, raising serious concerns about its potential consequences for regional stability and human rights.

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