U.S. President Donald Trump today reiterated his plan regarding the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, stating that he views the war-torn enclave as a "large real estate project." Trump's statement has drawn widespread attention from the international community and could have a profound impact on the situation in the Middle East. This perspective highlights a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy towards the region.
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02-10, 2025On Air Force One en route to New Orleans to watch the Super Bowl, Trump told reporters, "Allowing the Palestinians or Gazans to return again is a huge mistake, we don't want Hamas to come back." He added, "Think of it as a large real estate project, the United States will own it, and we will slowly—very slowly, we're in no rush—develop it. We will soon bring stability to the Middle East." This approach emphasizes a long-term U.S. involvement in the region's development.
The former real estate magnate described Gaza as a "demolition site" that needs to be "leveled" and "fixed." He also reiterated his suggestion that other Middle Eastern countries resettle displaced Palestinians in "beautiful locations." Trump previously raised this proposal at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and transform it into a new "Riviera." Such radical changes would involve significant infrastructural and societal transformations.
According to UN data, 90% of the Gaza Strip's residents have already been displaced, with many forced to move multiple times during Israel's war against Hamas. Trump's plan breaks with decades of U.S. foreign policy and has been met with opposition from regional leaders. His proposal is expected to be a key topic of discussion when the President hosts the King of Jordan at the White House this week, potentially leading to diplomatic tensions.
However, Trump's National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, stated earlier today that Trump's proposal is merely a preliminary attempt to encourage other players in the region to get involved and find solutions together. Waltz said on NBC's "Meet the Press," "If you don't like his plan, come up with your plan." He also added that the White House has received "all kinds of contacts" since Trump made his comments earlier this week, indicating a potential for negotiation and alternative solutions.
