President says territory would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel as it emerges idea was not discussed with aides

Summary

Trump reiterated his proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza after Israel’s military campaign, despite backlash from Republicans, international leaders, and human rights groups.

The plan, announced without consulting aides or conducting feasibility studies, suggests relocating Palestinians and rebuilding Gaza as a tourist hub.

The White House attempted damage control, calling relocation “temporary,” but concerns persist over the plan’s implications and potential for escalating regional tensions.

  • Flying SquidEnglish
    -1•11 hours ago

    Not much of a silver lining when it’s very clear that he could not give less of a shit about widespread consensus.

    • @[email protected]English
      5•10 hours ago

      You don’t seem to have a clear understanding of politics. He doesn’t have a choice. Like all leaders, Trump’s power comes from his supporters. If they don’t follow him then he can’t do a damn thing.

      Now I think it’s possible he may be able to drag them along but the fact that people on the right are already rejecting this idea is a good sign.

      • Flying SquidEnglish
        -4•10 hours ago

        I just stopped reading at your initial personal attack. Not even a little interested.

        • @[email protected]English
          5•10 hours ago

          It’s not an attack it’s just a lack of knowledge that almost all people share. But we need to understand these things to fight back.

          But whatever, I can’t force you to be interested.

          • Flying SquidEnglish
            -2•10 hours ago

            It is, in fact, an attack to tell someone that you know nothing about that they are ignorant about a vast topic based on a single comment.

            But whatever, I can’t force you to not act like you’re a superior being. You’re not “almost all people” after all. You’re special.

            • @[email protected]English
              3•10 hours ago

              Maybe you are right that I should have phrased it differently. I apologize for that but I am frustrated by this kind of rhetoric that in my view misses the underlying dynamics and makes us feel powerless.