President Donald Trump, where he suggested that the U.S. could "take over" Gaza and implied that Palestinians should leave the region.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump proposed that the United States would “take over” the Gaza Strip, potentially with American military support, and suggested that Palestinians currently living there should leave. His statement, made during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outlined a vision to transform Gaza into a new "Riviera."

“We’ll take over the Gaza Strip, and we’ll do a good job with it,” Trump said. He described plans to dismantle the area’s dangerous unexploded bombs, clear rubble, and level the site. Trump also hinted that U.S. troops could be sent to manage the security situation, saying the U.S. would take whatever actions were necessary to manage the region.

The suggestion of U.S. ownership of Gaza is striking, especially given Trump's history of criticizing America’s involvement in prolonged Middle East conflicts. His comments raised numerous questions about the legal implications, the potential cost, and the specifics of such a plan.

Trump, who envisioned a long-term ownership and development of Gaza, argued it would bring stability to the region. He also claimed that everyone he spoke to supported the idea, even though countries like Egypt and Jordan have already rejected accepting more Palestinian refugees. These nations fear further instability and that refugees might never be allowed to return home.

Trump’s stance included his belief that Palestinians should not return to Gaza. "Gaza has been very unlucky for them," he said, describing life there as "hell." While he later stated that Palestinians could return to Gaza, he made it clear that he did not view it as a permanent home for them.

The proposal was seen as a provocative move, particularly within the context of Israel’s conservative political factions. Trump's comments suggested that Gazans should be relocated to a "good, fresh, beautiful piece of land" provided by another Middle Eastern country. This idea of relocating Palestinians and the implications of the U.S. taking over Gaza was met with skepticism, especially by those who view the region as their home.

Netanyahu, standing by Trump, smiled during the remarks but faced pressure in Israel, where political factions are divided over the future of Gaza.