11.02.2025 23:20
U.S. President Donald Trump stated during his meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan, "We will take over Gaza and we will hold it." In response to a question about how the U.S. would maintain control over Gaza, Trump replied, "It will be under U.S. authority."
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US President Donald Trump evaluated Gaza to the press in the Oval Office before his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, whom he hosted at the White House. Reminding that he has a plan to send Palestinians in Gaza to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, Trump stated that Gaza is not a livable area and needs to be rebuilt.
"WE WILL TAKE OVER GAZA AND KEEP IT IN OUR HANDS"
Evaluating whether the US will buy Gaza, Trump said, "There is nothing to buy there. We will take it over and keep it in our hands. Sooner or later, we will implement this project that will create many job opportunities for the people in the Middle East. I think this could be a diamond." In response to a question about how the US will keep Gaza, Trump replied, "It will be under US authority."
"PALESTINIANS HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS"
Trump argued that by "controlling" Gaza, they could bring stability to the Middle East for the first time in a long time, stating, "Palestinians or the people currently living in Gaza will live beautifully and safely somewhere else." Trump expressed that they would take a piece of land from Egypt and Jordan and settle Palestinians there, saying, "Palestinians do not want to be in the Gaza Strip, but they have no other options."
PLAN TO BUILD HOTELS, OFFICE BUILDINGS, AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Regarding whether Egypt will accept the Gaza plan, Trump said, "I think there is a 99% chance that this process can be carried out with Egypt, even if it's not 100%." After taking over and building Gaza, Trump stated how it would be evaluated, saying, "We will operate this place very properly. It will have a very large scale of economic development, perhaps the largest in this area. We will build many good things there, including hotels, office buildings, residential areas, and other things." In response to a question about whether there is any "plan" regarding the occupied West Bank, Trump stated that their agenda is only Gaza and that there is no situation regarding the West Bank.
KING ABDULLAH SPOKE CAUTIOUSLY
On the other hand, Jordan's King Abdullah used cautious expressions in response to Trump's statements about Gaza, avoiding making clear evaluations. King Abdullah stated that Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, will discuss how to implement a plan that benefits everyone regarding the Palestinians and that they should wait for these discussions.
"LET'S WAIT FOR THE EGYPTIANS"
King Abdullah made the assessment, "Let's wait for the Egyptians to express their views." He added, "We need to keep in mind that Egypt and Arab countries have a plan. We are invited to the talks in Riyadh by (Saudi Crown Prince) Mohammed bin Salman. I think the main issue is how this can be carried out in a way that will be good for everyone." King Abdullah noted that they want to conclude this process in favor of the US, Jordan, and other regional countries.
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