Israel’s Jerusalem – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will occupy the Gaza Strip, marking a momentous day at the White House. The Middle East is already altering as a result of the president’s declaration.
On a remarkable day of transformation for Israel and the region, Trump welcomed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. During a joint meeting with the prime minister, Trump revealed the shocking information:
“We will work with the Gaza Strip when the United States takes control of it. It will belong to us, and we will be in charge of removing all of the hazardous unexploded bombs and other weaponry from the location. Level the region, remove the damaged structures, and establish an economic development that will provide the local population with an endless supply of homes and jobs. Work hard, try something new and simply cannot return. “It will end up the same way it has for a hundred years if you go back,” he said.
The “American stance,” according to a Hamas spokesperson, is intended to “displace our people and eliminate our cause.”
But one Israeli politician referred to the concept as a “miracle,” while opposition leader Benny Gantz characterized Trump’s offer as innovative and inventive.
According to the president, this is a unique opportunity to take action.
And I don’t want to sound sweet,” he said, “but we have a chance to achieve something that may be amazing. Being a smart person is not what I desire. The Middle East Riviera, however, has the potential to be something truly amazing. More significant than that, though, is the fact that those who were completely devastated and now reside there may live in peace and in a far better state of affairs since they are in hell. And today, those people may live in harmony. We’ll ensure that it’s completed to the highest standard. It will be fantastic for the folks we are discussing, mostly Palestinians.
Netanyahu insisted that Israel’s war objectives had not changed.
“As we agreed, Mr. President, we must complete the task if we hope to save our future and establish peace in our area. Israel has three objectives in Gaza: eliminating Hamas’s governance and military capabilities, securing the release of all our captives, and making sure Gaza never threatens Israel again.
In addition, Trump claims that in four weeks he will make an announcement on his position on the possible Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, sometimes referred to as the West Bank. Many Israelis would support the declaration of sovereignty over the biblical heartland of Israel.
The leaders of the United States and Israel talked about normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Saudis declared that normalization would not occur in the absence of a Palestinian state.
Trump also announced additional significant measures, such as an executive order that reinstates “maximum pressure” on Iran, in addition to these developments. He stated, “Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.”
He also removed the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council this week and issued an executive order defunding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, or UNRWA.
His announcement about Gaza, however, has the most weight since it affects the area right away.
Last modified: February 5, 2025
