National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
President Donald Trump has unveiled an extraordinary plan to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians in other countries, and transform the war-torn territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
This proposal has sparked widespread criticism and concern from Palestinians, Middle Eastern countries, and the international community.
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined his vision for Gaza, stating, “The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We’ll own it.”
He also suggested that the plan had the support of “highest leadership” in the Middle East, despite Egypt, Jordan, and the Palestinians rejecting the idea outright.
Trump’s plan involves removing unexploded bombs and rubble, economically redeveloping the area, and creating a luxurious destination akin to the French Riviera.
However, the proposal lacks details on how to relocate over two million Palestinians or control Gaza, sparking concerns about the feasibility and potential consequences of such a plan.
Netanyahu, who has had tense relations with Trump in the past, praised the President’s willingness to “think outside the box” and hailed him as Israel’s “greatest friend.”
However, the Palestinian envoy to the UN, Riyad Mansour, strongly rejected Trump’s proposal, stating, “Our homeland is our homeland… And I think that leaders and people should respect the wishes of the Palestinian people.”
The proposal has also been met with resistance from Gazans, with one resident, Hatem Azzam, saying, “Trump thinks Gaza is a pile of garbage — absolutely not.”
The international community, including the UN, has expressed concerns about the plan’s potential to exacerbate the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
As the proposal faces intense scrutiny and opposition, it remains to be seen whether Trump’s vision for Gaza will become a reality.
One thing is certain, however: the plan has sparked a heated debate about the future of the Middle East and the rights of the Palestinian people.
