06.02.2025 00:10
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt clarified U.S. President Donald Trump's statement about "taking over the Gaza Strip." Leavitt stated, "I can confirm that the President is committed to the reconstruction of Gaza and the temporary relocation of those who are there." She also added that Trump did not commit to deploying troops to Gaza.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made statements regarding the Gaza agenda during a press briefing.
PROVIDED 'CLARITY' ON TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN
Leavitt provided "clarity" on U.S. President Trump's statements regarding the plan to take over Gaza and displace Palestinians. The U.S. spokesperson emphasized that the temporary relocation of Palestinians from Gaza to other places is being considered, but left unanswered questions about whether Palestinians would return to their homes after Gaza is rebuilt.
"THE PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED ON THE RELOCATION OF THOSE IN GAZA"
Karoline Leavitt stated, "I can confirm that the President is determined regarding the reconstruction of Gaza and the temporary relocation of those there." In response to persistent questions about whether Palestinians would be temporarily or permanently relocated to places like Egypt and Jordan, Leavitt used the term "temporary resettlement."
CALL FOR "EGYPT AND JORDAN TO ACCEPT PALESTINIANS"
During this process, Leavitt emphasized that Trump has been in talks with Egypt and Jordan, and that these two countries are expected to view the temporary relocation of Palestinians positively. "President Trump has made it very clear that he expects our partners in the region, especially Egypt and Jordan, to temporarily accept Palestinian refugees so that we can rebuild their homes," she said. Leavitt added, "This is a destruction zone. There is no water, no electricity. The President wants these people to live in peace. He is determined to do this with this very bold new plan."
"TRUMP DID NOT COMMIT TO DEPLOYING U.S. TROOPS TO GAZA"
On the other hand, Leavitt responded to a question about whether Trump's statements implied that U.S. troops could be deployed to Gaza, stating that President Trump did not commit to deploying U.S. troops to Gaza. Leavitt said, "The President has not made such a commitment yet. The President wants real economic development in the region for Palestinians and all people in the area, and is ready to rebuild Gaza. President Trump wants this to be a place where all people can live in peace. He is a peacemaker in his own right."
TRUMP'S PLAN TO "TAKE OVER" GAZA AND RELOCATE PALESTINIANS
President Trump stated during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he hosted at the White House yesterday, that the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip and would be responsible for the removal of unexploded bombs and other weapons, as well as clearing the destroyed buildings. Trump noted that Gaza is now a completely devastated area of massive destruction and argued that it would be much better for Palestinians in Gaza to go to new settlements to be built in neighboring countries, primarily Egypt and Jordan.