President Trump declared that the United States would take ownership of Gaza, intending to clear unexploded ordnance and rebuild destroyed structures. In a press event alongside a smiling Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump read from a prepared statement, suggesting the US would become the owner of Gaza and Palestinians would be permanently relocated to neighboring countries.
His remarks have sparked widespread international condemnation and raised questions among international law experts. The comments come during the first phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with the US as a mediator.
Trump’s statements imply no future for Palestinians in Gaza, proposing American redevelopment of the region. Experts like Khaled Elgindy and Jolle Demmers describe Trump’s style as disruptive, radical, and intentionally unsettling.
International law expert Janne Nijman warns that Trump’s rhetoric undermines Palestinian rights and international law, threatening the two-state solution. The UN’s Guterres has voiced concerns about ethnic cleansing.
Trump’s approach is seen as aggressive capitalism, disregarding Palestinian rights, and continues the US’s unconditional support for Israel.
Source: NOS