No American Troops for Peacekeeping in Palestine, Trump Says
On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump clarified his proposal regarding the Gaza Strip, stating that no U.S. soldiers would be needed to enforce peace in the region. He emphasized that, following the conclusion of current hostilities, Israel would transfer control of Gaza to the United States. Trump elaborated that Palestinians would have been resettled into safer and more modern communities within the region, negating the need for U.S. military presence.
This statement follows earlier remarks where President Trump suggested that the U.S. could take over and redevelop Gaza after evacuating its Palestinian residents. The proposal has been met with skepticism and concern from various lawmakers and international observers, who question its feasibility and potential geopolitical implications.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed these concerns, asserting that President Trump has not committed to deploying U.S. troops on the ground in Gaza. She emphasized that the administration’s plan does not involve entangling the United States in foreign conflicts and that the U.S. would not bear the financial burden of rebuilding Gaza.
The administration’s proposal has sparked a range of reactions, with some viewing it as innovative, while others express apprehension about its practicality and potential consequences for regional stability.
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