Trump proposed that the U.S. take control of Gaza and resettle Its residents
47th U.S. President Donald Trump proposed deploying American troops in Gaza, demolishing damaged buildings, and creating an "economic paradise" there.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected proposal—to bring the Gaza Strip under U.S. control, resettle its residents, and transform the area into the "Riviera of the Middle East," as reported by New York Post.
He made this statement on Tuesday during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"The U.S. will take control of Gaza and carry out the necessary work there," Trump said. According to him, American troops may be deployed in the area if needed.
He stated that he plans to completely demolish destroyed buildings, neutralize ammunition, and create a developed economic zone with jobs and housing.
At the same time, the politician proposed resettling about 2 million Gaza residents in neighboring countries. He noted that he does not see the possibility of their return: "If they come back, everything will repeat itself again, as it has for a hundred years."
Netanyahu supported the idea, calling it "historically significant" and "worth considering." He stated that Trump offers "a new perspective on a territory that has been a source of threats and conflicts for decades."
Earlier, the leaders of Egypt and Jordan had already rejected Trump's calls to accept Palestinian refugees.
However, the former president expressed confidence that these countries would eventually agree and that Gaza residents "would be happy to relocate to safe areas."
Hamas has not yet officially responded to Trump's proposal, but its representatives previously stated that any attempts to deport Palestinians would be met with resistance.
Earlier, it was reported that as of February 4, 2025, the U.S. is imposing tariffs on Canadian goods, accusing Ottawa of weak control over drug trafficking, to which Canada responded with a promise of tough countermeasures.
It also became known that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has testified for the first time in court, defending himself against corruption charges amid the escalation of the conflict in Gaza.