Donald Trump Proposes U.S. Oversight of Gaza Strip in Controversial Statement
posted 6th February 2025
Washington, D.C. — In a statement shared on his social media platform on 6 February 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggested that the Gaza Strip could be handed over to the United States by Israel following the conclusion of ongoing conflicts in the region.
Trump asserted that Palestinians, including individuals he controversially likened to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, would be resettled into safer and more modern communities within the region. According to Trump, these new settlements would offer modern homes and provide opportunities for happiness, safety, and freedom.
He outlined a vision where the United States, in collaboration with international development teams, would oversee the gradual construction of what he described as “one of the greatest and most spectacular developments of its kind on Earth.” Trump claimed that no U.S. military presence would be required to maintain stability under this plan.
The proposal has already sparked widespread reactions, with critics highlighting concerns over the implications for Palestinian sovereignty, regional stability, and international law. The suggestion of comparing Palestinians to a prominent U.S. politician has also drawn significant backlash.
Trump concluded his statement by asserting that such an arrangement would ensure lasting stability in the region. However, given the sensitive nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many observers anticipate strong diplomatic responses from various stakeholders worldwide.
