ABC News Daily Can Trump really take over Gaza?
Feb 5, 2025
Hussein Ibish, a Senior Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, offers insightful analysis on Trump's controversial plan for Gaza. The conversation dives into the impracticality of relocating millions of Palestinians and examines the deeper right-wing motives behind such proposals. Ibish discusses the humanitarian and geopolitical implications of U.S. troops possibly occupying Gaza and critiques the idea of U.S. ownership over the territory. He also highlights the likely backlash from Arab nations and the complexities surrounding regional stability.
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Trump's Gaza Proposal
- Donald Trump proposed a radical shift in Middle East policy, suggesting the US take control of Gaza.
- He envisions relocating all Palestinians and transforming Gaza into a luxurious destination.
Relocation of Palestinians
- Trump's plan involves removing 2.2 million Palestinians from Gaza, most of whom are refugees from Southern Israel.
- He believes Egypt and Jordan will accept them, but this notion is unrealistic.
Zionist Goals and Real Estate
- Trump's proposal aligns with right-wing Zionist goals of replacing Palestinians with Israelis.
- Jared Kushner's interest in Gaza's real estate development potential further supports this.