**US to Take Over Gaza Strip, Trump Says**
On February 4, US President Donald Trump made a surprise proposal that the United States will “take over” the Gaza Strip. He said American troops may be sent to the region if needed.
Trump spoke alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a news conference in Washington D.C. The President claimed that taking control of Gaza would bring stability to the Middle East and make it a popular tourist destination, like the French Riviera.
**Reversal of Previous Promise**
This proposal is a sudden change from Trump’s 2016 campaign promise to remove US troops from the Middle East. During his first term as President, he vowed to “end the war” in Ukraine but has now suggested seeking rare earth minerals from the country as a condition for aid.
**Concerns About Aid and Stability**
The proposal comes as Israel and Palestine have agreed to a ceasefire, with negotiations on prisoner exchanges continuing. There are concerns about how the US plan will affect Palestinians living in Gaza, with Trump suggesting that neighboring countries Egypt and Jordan should help resettle them.
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