President says territory would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel as it emerges idea was not discussed with aides

Summary

Trump reiterated his proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza after Israel’s military campaign, despite backlash from Republicans, international leaders, and human rights groups.

The plan, announced without consulting aides or conducting feasibility studies, suggests relocating Palestinians and rebuilding Gaza as a tourist hub.

The White House attempted damage control, calling relocation “temporary,” but concerns persist over the plan’s implications and potential for escalating regional tensions.

  • Nougat@fedia.io
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    17 hours ago

    Let’s also not forget that his whole grand idea to “take over” Gaza was discussed with nobody (apart from maybe sycophants) before he threw it on the table. Netanyahu himself had no idea until immediately before they took the stage together. Nobody in the State Department or Pentagon had any idea. Congress had no idea. WH Press Secretary had no idea.

    Somebody planted that idea in his head and he just went with it.