Facing international criticism, the Trump administration appears to have softened its stance on a controversial proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip. While President Trump initially asserted that the US would 'take over' Gaza and 'do a job with it,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that any transfer of Gazans would be temporary. The White House also denied any commitment to sending US troops to the region.
Trump administration backtracks on Gaza ‘takeover plan’ after global backlash, Rubio says relocation ‘temporary’
Offering few details on how the United States could remove more than two million Palestinians or control the war-battered territory, Trump declared Tuesday: “The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We’ll own it.” Stephane Dujarric, previewing the UN chief’s speech, told reporters: “Any forced displacement of people is tantamount to ethnic cleansing.”
Netanyahu, in Washington for talks on the second phase of the truce, welcomed Trump’s idea, saying it could “change history”. It is not the first time Trump has suggested Palestinians should leave Gaza. In recent days, he has cited Egypt and Jordan as possible destinations, but people from the territory have vowed to stay.
“I really like what he said, but in my wildest dreams... it’s hard for me to believe it will happen, but who knows,” said Refael, a 65-year-old massage therapist.
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