On 4 February 2025, U.S. president Donald Trump declared his intent for the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip. The proposal was made during a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militants. Trump expressed his vision to re-develop the territory into the "Riviera of the Middle East".[1] The plan would require the removal of approximately 2 million Palestinians to neighboring lands.[2] It would also require the removal of over 50 million tonnes of debris and unexploded ordnance.[1] When asked how the territory will be acquired, Trump claimed the U.S. will "take it".[3] The proposal has received negative reception from several nations and organizations, contrasting with strong support from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[4]
Trump's proposal for Gaza is against international law; the forcible transfer of populations is prohibited.[5] Members of Trump’s administration have walked back on elements of the plan on a few occasions, although in one subsequent statement, Trump held firm to his original plan.[6][7] On 21 February 2025, after opposition from Arab states, Trump said he would "recommend" but not enforce his plan for the American takeover of Gaza and the re-settlement of the Palestinian population.[8][9] Arab League leaders met in March to create a counter proposal to Trump's plan, which was rejected by the U.S. and Israel due to concerns about the proposed governance of postwar Gaza and other issues. The White House released a statement that Trump stood by his vision of Gaza without Hamas and welcomed additional talks.[10][11] On 12 March 2025, Arab foreign ministers confirmed continued consultations on Egypt's plan with the U.S. special envoy[12] and Trump said that "nobody is expelling any Palestinians" from Gaza.[13]
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