In an unexpected announcement on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip following the resettlement of Palestinians in adjacent countries.

This represents a significant change in U.S. policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump proposed that the U.S. would oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, an area heavily affected by ongoing hostilities, and manage the clearance of unexploded ordnance and other dangers.

Trump also mentioned that the U.S. would create employment opportunities in the region, aiming to transform Gaza into a hub of economic growth for the Middle East.

While he stressed the U.S. involvement in the rebuilding efforts, Trump did not provide details on how the U.S. would legally take control of Gaza.

Netanyahu lauded Trump’s 'innovative ideas' and his readiness to depart from traditional diplomatic methods.

Trump’s initiative follows his previous appeals to neighboring Arab countries, including Jordan and Egypt, to permanently resettle Palestinians, asserting that Gaza, referred to as a 'demolition site,' should be vacated by its current residents.

This proposal emerges amid discussions at the White House regarding the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, Iran, and potential normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Nevertheless, Trump’s resettlement proposals have faced pushback from Arab leaders.