After moving Palestinians out, Trump plans to develop the coastal enclave for "the world's people"

By Yasmine El-Sabawi in Washington
Published date: 5 February 2025 02:09 GMT

"On Tuesday, at a stunning joint press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump announced the US will be taking over and running Gaza, potentially for the foreseeable future.

“Everybody I’ve spoken to loves the idea of the United States owning that piece of land, developing and creating thousands of jobs with something that will be magnificent,” Trump told reporters after a three-hour meeting with Netanyahu. "

    • auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      and now Trump has announced the largest land seizure since 1948, GG

      • Biden: Imposed sanctions on violent West Bank settlers.

        • Trump: Lifted these sanctions, signaling support for settler activities.

      • Biden: Facilitated humanitarian aid to Gaza.

        • Trump: Proposed ethnically clensing Palestinians from Gaza.

      • Biden: Advocated for ceasefires to de-escalate tensions.

        • Trump: Suggested U.S. control over Gaza, envisioning redevelopment without Palestinian residents.

      • Biden: Withheld specific military aid to prevent civilian harm.

        • Trump: Authorized a $1 billion arms sale to Israel, including heavy munitions.