President Trump says the U.S. will take control of the Gaza Strip, clear the destruction, and rebuild the area. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Tuesday, Trump said the U.S. will remove unexploded bombs, level destroyed buildings, and create an economic development zone.
He also suggested the U.S. could hold long-term ownership of the land to bring stability to the region.
Netanyahu, the first foreign leader to meet with Trump in his second term, backed the president’s vision but emphasized his own goal of ensuring Gaza never threatens Israel again.
The leaders also discussed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Iran’s influence in the region, and the possible resettlement of Gaza’s population.