Wed Feb 05 06:22:28 IST 2025: ## Trump Claims US “Ownership” of Gaza, Netanyahu Concurs
**Jerusalem** – During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial claim that the United States has a right to “own” and redevelop the Gaza Strip. The statement, which has drawn widespread international criticism, was met with apparent approval from Netanyahu, who described the potential initiative as “something that could change history.”
Trump did not elaborate on the legal basis for this assertion of US ownership. His remarks follow earlier comments on the subject that have been widely interpreted as a potential shift in US foreign policy towards the region. Netanyahu’s endorsement suggests a potential alignment between the two leaders on a future plan for Gaza, although specifics remain undisclosed. The implications of such a policy remain unclear and are likely to spark intense debate among international observers and stakeholders in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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