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Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his controversial plan for the United States to take ownership of Gaza, stating that Palestinians would not be allowed to return to their land as part of his redevelopment vision for the war-torn region.
In a pre-taped interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, a clip of which aired Sunday before the Super Bowl, Trump outlined his proposal to rebuild Gaza as a “beautiful” and “safe” community—but in a different location. The full interview is set to air Monday night.
“We’ll build beautiful communities for the 1.9 million people. We’ll build beautiful communities, safe communities—a little bit away from where they are, where all of this danger is,” Trump said.
When asked if Palestinians would be permitted to return to Gaza, Trump responded:
“No, they wouldn’t, because they’re going to have much better housing, much better.”
The former president first introduced this idea last week during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House. At that time, he suggested that after the U.S. assumed ownership of Gaza, it could become an international hub, even calling it “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
Trump Suggests Relocating Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan
During the interview, Trump also floated the idea of resettling displaced Palestinians in neighboring Arab countries, particularly Egypt and Jordan.
“I think I could make a deal with Jordan. I think I could make a deal with Egypt. You know, we give them billions and billions of dollars a year,” he said, suggesting financial leverage could encourage cooperation.
However, the feasibility of Trump’s plan remains unclear. The Palestinian militant group Hamas, which governs Gaza, has rejected any proposal that involves relinquishing control of the region. Additionally, officials from Egypt and Jordan have repeatedly refused to accept Palestinian refugees, citing concerns that an influx of displaced people could destabilize the region and escalate the Israel-Palestine conflict even further.
Criticism and Unanswered Questions
Trump’s remarks have already drawn criticism, with many questioning the legality and logistics of a U.S. takeover of Gaza. Critics argue that forcibly relocating Palestinians from their land would violate international law and further inflame tensions in the Middle East.
The White House has not yet responded to Trump’s latest comments, and there is no indication that his plan has been discussed with Israeli leadership or international allies.
With the Israel-Hamas war now in its 16th month, Gaza remains largely uninhabitable due to the extensive destruction caused by ongoing military operations. Trump’s vision for U.S. ownership and redevelopment represents an unprecedented approach to the crisis—one that is likely to face significant opposition from Palestinian leaders, Arab nations, and the international community.
As Trump continues to push his Gaza plan, the global response remains to be seen.
