On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump put forth a plan for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan.

This announcement was made during a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

President Trump indicated that Palestinians should seek refuge in other nations, asserting that Gaza could subsequently be redeveloped under American management.

He referred to Gaza as a 'demolition site' and suggested that the U.S. could 'take over' the region for long-term redevelopment efforts.

The proposal has faced considerable backlash.

Jordan and Egypt have openly rejected the notion of resettling Palestinians from Gaza.

The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations stressed that 'our homeland is our homeland.' Legal scholars and human rights advocates have denounced the proposal, categorizing it as a form of ethnic cleansing.

The international community remains vigilant regarding the situation, as the proposal carries significant ramifications for the Middle East.