Trump and Netanyahu’s Heinous Plan to Occupy Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again announced his plan to permanently relocate the people of Gaza to other countries, stating that the only solution to the conflict is for Palestinians to leave Gaza. He claimed that some countries, including Jordan and Egypt, as well as others, are willing to host them. Trump made this statement during a joint press conference at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their bilateral talks began.
Trump said, “People in Gaza are living in hell; it is not a place to live, and I don’t think they should go back. You can’t live in Gaza anymore. They need another place. I believe it should be somewhere that makes people happy.” He further stated, “Gaza has never been successful, and if we can find suitable land and build beautiful places there, it would be better than returning to Gaza.”
Reflecting on past decades, Trump remarked that all Gaza has seen is “death and destruction, which has been ongoing for years.” He added that he wants to “find a proper place for the people of Gaza where they can live because what is happening in the tunnels and other places is chaos. The residents of Gaza have seen nothing but death and devastation.”
Promoting his plan, he stated, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could find a beautiful area where people could be permanently settled in good homes, where they could be happy and not face bullets or killings like in Gaza?”
Trump claimed that Egypt and Jordan had informed Washington they were not willing to accept Gaza residents, but he insisted that some other countries had expressed willingness. He added, “Many world leaders have contacted us and expressed their desire to provide refuge to the people of Gaza.”
Since January 25, 2025, Trump has been consistently pushing for the relocation of Gaza’s residents to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been rejected by both nations, as well as by other Arab countries, regional powers, and international organizations.
Despite Netanyahu’s involvement in war crimes and genocide in Gaza, with a case against him in the International Criminal Court, Trump stated, “We want peace and wish to stop the killings, and so does Netanyahu.” He called Netanyahu the right leader for Israel, saying, “He has done a good job, and we have been friends for a long time.”
Trump also claimed he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but remarked, “The academy will never give it to me.”
At the press conference, Netanyahu stated that he would continue the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and would discuss it with the U.S. President. “When Israel and the U.S. work together, opportunities increase; when they don’t, problems arise,” he said.
Netanyahu reiterated his stance of not abandoning the war’s objectives, stating, “Hamas should not exist in Gaza. We are working to destroy its governmental and military capabilities and ensure that Gaza poses no threat to Israel. I believe President Trump can help us achieve these goals.”
