Top US officials walk back parts of Trump's plan to 'take over' Gaza
Briefly

President Trump's recent remarks during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about permanently relocating 1.8 million Palestinians from Gaza sparked international condemnation. As a result, top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, clarified that the proposal was about temporarily relocating Gazans for reconstruction purposes and did not entail a long-term U.S. military presence in Gaza. European and Arab leaders emphasized their support for a two-state solution, contrasting sharply with Trump's comments and suggesting his proposal may not align with global consensus.
Some of President Trump's aides have sought to soften his proposal to permanently resettle Palestinians from Gaza following international condemnation and legality concerns.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that Trump was proposing to temporarily relocate Gazans for reconstruction, not to permanently remove them.
Arab states and European leaders expressed immediate support for a two-state solution after Trump's comments on US 'ownership' of Gaza.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the president has not committed to deploying US troops in Gaza despite earlier suggestions.
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