Donald Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Own’ Gaza, Calls It ‘Big Real Estate Site,’ Faces Arab Backlash

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:09am on 10 Feb 2025,Monday International

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed taking control of Gaza, calling it a "big real estate site" for future development. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he stated the U.S. would "own" Gaza to prevent Hamas from returning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praised the idea as "revolutionary," while Arab nations strongly opposed it. Hamas called it a violation of Palestinian sovereignty, and Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt condemned the plan. An emergency Arab summit is set for February 27. Trump’s remarks come as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stall, raising tensions in the region.

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