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@ISIDEWITH submitted…4 days4D
Trump proposed unprecedented U.S. control of Gaza Strip during a White House press conference with Netanyahu, suggesting "long-term ownership" that could last 10-15 years.The plan calls for nearly two million Palestinian residents to permanently relocate to neighboring countries, marking a dramatic shift from decades of U.S. policy.Congressional leaders from both parties expressed skepticism, with even Trump ally Lindsey Graham calling the proposal "problematic."Middle East experts, including former Palestinian Authority advisor Khaled Elgindy, criticized the plan as "bizarre and incoherent."White House officials argue mass relocation is the only viable option and seek to convince Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians.The administration estimates Gaza reconstruction would take 10-15 years, far longer than the 3-5 years outlined in cease-fire agreements.The proposal lacks clear details on how to handle Palestinian resistance to relocation or potential U.S. military deployment.Saudi Arabia immediately rejected the plan, stating it wouldn't normalize ties with Israel without a clear path to Palestinian statehood.Trump expressed uncertainty about the current cease-fire's durability while presenting his proposal.The plan faces significant implementation challenges and could complicate other regional objectives, including Israel-Saudi normalization efforts.
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@WrathfulChoughfrom Ohio submitted…2 days2D
Trump clarified his Gaza takeover plan in an early morning Truth Social post, following controversy from his joint briefing with Netanyahu.The plan envisions Israel turning over Gaza to US control after the current conflict ends.Trump specifically stated "No soldiers by the U.S. would be needed!" addressing concerns from Republican isolationists.The proposal includes resettling Palestinians in "safer and more beautiful communities" in the region, though no host countries have expressed interest.Trump envisions transforming Gaza into "one of the greatest and most spectacular developments of its kind on Earth."The White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, has been working to clarify aspects of the plan.Questions remain about the legal authority for such a US takeover of Gaza.The proposal has faced criticism for potentially constituting "ethnic cleansing," depending on whether the Palestinian relocation would be temporary or permanent.Trump mentioned working with "great development teams from all over the World" to reconstruct Gaza.The specificity of Trump's new statement suggests this is more than just a negotiation tactic.
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