US President Donald Trump's recent suggestion for the United States to 'take over' the Gaza Strip has sparked significant backlash throughout the Middle East and beyond.

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, Trump proposed the idea of permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza, an area severely affected by ongoing conflicts with Israel, and suggested that the US could assume control over it.

He advocated for transforming Gaza into a luxurious resort, asserting that Palestinians 'can’t live in Gaza right now.' His remarks were quickly rebuffed by Palestinian leaders, including Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian representative at the United Nations, who contended that Gazans should be permitted to return to their original homes in Israel.

The foreign ministry of Saudi Arabia also denounced the proposal, reaffirming its stance on establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and insisting that relations with Israel would not be established without this prerequisite.

A coalition of Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan, also opposed the plan, stating that any effort to forcibly relocate Palestinians would destabilize the region.

International reactions included a statement from China’s foreign ministry, which rejected the forced transfer of Palestinians, alongside Australia’s reaffirmation of its commitment to a two-state solution.

Meanwhile, the proposal found support among far-right members of Israel's cabinet, such as former National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who expressed their approval on social media.

Netanyahu praised Trump's idea as 'thinking outside the box' and lauded him as Israel's 'greatest friend' in the White House.