Trump: committed to having the US buy and take ownership of Gaza
Trump also told reporters he remained committed to having the US buy and take ownership of Gaza after Palestinians leave or are removed from the enclave, a surprise announcement he made February 4 during Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington
Trump said other countries may take part in rebuilding sections of Gaza
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As far as us rebuilding it, we may give it to other states in the Middle East to build sections of it, other people may do it, through our auspices
But we’re committed to, 1. owning Gaza 2. taking it 3. and making sure that Hamas doesn’t move back
The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023 when some 3,000 Hamas-led terrorists invaded southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians and taking 251 hostages, amid acts of brutality and sexual assault