# Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan

> President Donald Trump announced that the US will “take over” and “own” Gaza, aiming to redevelop the area into “the Riviera of the Middle East” by providing jobs and housing. Hamas rejected the plan, calling it a sourc…

Published: 2025-02-05 · Desk: Latest · Source: Al Jazeera

United States President Donald Trump has made a controversial statement, declaring that the US will “take over” and “own” Gaza as part of a redevelopment plan aimed at transforming the area into what he described as “the Riviera of the Middle East.” This unexpected announcement represents a shift from long-standing US policies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On Tuesday, Trump revealed his administration's intention to lead development efforts in Gaza, focusing on providing an abundance of jobs and housing for the people living there.

During a meeting at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump emphasized that the US would assume control of the Gaza Strip, promising to handle its recovery. He stated, “The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We’ll own it.” Furthermore, he mentioned that the US would take responsibility for clearing the area of destroyed buildings, as well as removing dangerous unexploded bombs and weapons. Trump alluded to the idea of the US having a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave.

Hamas, the Palestinian organization in control of Gaza, swiftly rejected Trump's proposal, labeling it a "recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region." In a statement, Hamas declared that the people of Gaza would not allow such plans to succeed. They emphasized the necessity of ending the occupation and aggression against their people, rather than pursuing the expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland. The group also noted that the residents of Gaza have resisted displacement and deportation attempts under heavy bombardment for more than 15 months.

Original reporting: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/5/trump-says-us-will-take-over-and-own-gaza-in-redevelopment-plan
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