February 11th 2025.
The Gaza Strip, once a bustling and vibrant area, has been decimated by repeated attacks from Israel. President Donald Trump has made statements in the past about potentially emptying Gaza of its residents and taking control of the territory to turn it into a tourist destination. During a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House, Trump reiterated his plan to take over Gaza and bring it under US authority.
When asked about the specifics of this plan, Trump stated that the US would not be purchasing the land, but rather taking control of it and making it "exciting" in some way. The two leaders met in the Oval Office, where Trump also mentioned that he would not withhold aid from Jordan or other Arab nations if they did not agree to take in more refugees from Gaza. This is a shift from his previous suggestion that aid could be tied to agreeing to his plan.
During the meeting, King Abdullah was repeatedly asked about Trump's proposal, but he did not comment on it. Trump, known for his background in real estate, expressed confidence that the people of Gaza would love whatever development plan he had in mind for the area. However, he made it clear that he would not personally be involved in the development.
Trump has long promoted the idea of the US taking control of Gaza and turning it into a luxurious destination, often referring to it as the "Riviera of the Middle East." Under this plan, Palestinians living in Gaza would be relocated to neighboring countries with no right of return to their homes. Jordan, which is already home to over two million Palestinians, has joined other Arab nations in firmly rejecting this proposal. Last week, Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi stated that their opposition to Trump's plan was unwavering.
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