Trump Outlines U.S. Oversight and Revitalization Plan for Gaza at White House Press Conference

During a high-profile press conference at the White House alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump announced an ambitious plan whereby the United States would assume responsibility for the Gaza Strip. He described this move as a strategy to end Gaza’s longstanding history of destruction by dismantling hazardous remnants and rebuilding the territory into a hub of housing and economic opportunities for its residents.

Trump also revisited the significant actions taken during his term, highlighting achievements such as defeating ISIS, ending the Iran nuclear deal, recognizing the sovereignty of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, and facilitating the Abraham Accords. Throughout his remarks, he contrasted his administration’s proactive policies with what he characterized as the failures of previous leadership, suggesting that his governance had strengthened the powerful U.S.-Israel alliance.

Addressing the dire conditions in Gaza, the president painted a picture of its current state as a demolition site and emphasized the need to facilitate a complete transformation for the well-being of the 1.8 million Palestinians living there. He proposed that relocating Gazans to newly developed areas, supported financially by wealthy neighboring countries, would offer them a chance to live in stability and safety, thus breaking from a century-long cycle of conflict and devastation.

Wrapping up his speech, Trump expressed hope that a ceasefire might set the stage for lasting peace in the region. He reiterated his commitment to restoring American strength and leadership in the Middle East and detailed additional measures such as increasing military assistance for Israel and withdrawing from international bodies he deemed counterproductive.