US President Donald Trump's recent suggestion for the United States to 'take over' the Gaza Strip has sparked significant outrage throughout the Middle East and beyond.

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, Trump indicated that Palestinians might be permanently removed from Gaza, an area heavily affected by the ongoing conflict with Israel, and that the US could assume control of the region.

He proposed converting Gaza into a luxury resort, asserting that Palestinians 'can’t live in Gaza right now.' His remarks were quickly rejected by Palestinian leaders, including Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian representative to the United Nations, who maintained that Gazans should be permitted to return to their original homes in Israel.

The foreign ministry of Saudi Arabia also denounced the idea, reaffirming its stance on the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and insisting that relations with Israel will not be established until this condition is fulfilled.

A coalition of Arab nations, such as Egypt and Jordan, joined the dissent, stating that any initiative to forcibly relocate Palestinians would destabilize the region.

International reactions included a statement from China's foreign ministry, which opposed the forced relocation of Palestinians, and a reiteration from Australia of its commitment to a two-state solution.

At the same time, the proposal received backing from far-right members of Israel's cabinet, including former National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who voiced their approval on social media.

Netanyahu commended Trump's proposal as 'thinking outside the box' and praised him as Israel's 'greatest friend' in the White House.