JUST IN: President Donald Trump Gives Full Support to Israel’s Controversial Gaza Takeover Plan, Defying United Nations’ Strong Condemnation and Warnings of Humanitarian Crisis

Trump Approves Israel’s Gaza Takeover Plan, Defying UN Condemnation and Igniting Global Controversy

August 8, 2025

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community, U.S. President Donald Trump has given his explicit support to Israel’s plan to take full control of the Gaza Strip, despite widespread disapproval from the United Nations and global leaders. The announcement, made during a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marks a dramatic escalation in U.S. foreign policy and a radical departure from decades of diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Trump’s endorsement of Israel’s occupation strategy, coupled with his vision to transform Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East,” has drawn fierce criticism for its potential to violate international law and exacerbate regional tensions.

A Bold and Controversial Stance

On February 4, 2025, President Trump stood beside Netanyahu at the White House and declared that the United States would back Israel’s plan to assume full security control over Gaza, a territory that has been at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades. Trump’s remarks suggested not only support for Israel’s military objectives but also a broader vision for the U.S. to take a “long-term ownership position” in Gaza, potentially involving American oversight of reconstruction efforts. He described Gaza as a “demolition site” ravaged by years of conflict, proposing that its Palestinian population—over 2 million people—be resettled in neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, a suggestion both nations have categorically rejected.

Trump’s rhetoric framed the proposal as a humanitarian and economic opportunity, arguing that Palestinians would benefit from relocation to “beautiful, modern communities” elsewhere. However, his comments have been widely condemned as advocating for forced displacement, a move that legal experts, including those from Amnesty International, have labeled a potential war crime and crime against humanity under international law. The Geneva Conventions, ratified by both the U.S. and Israel, explicitly prohibit the forcible transfer of civilian populations, and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has previously ruled that Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful.

UN and Global Leaders Decry the Plan

The United Nations was swift to denounce Trump’s endorsement of Israel’s Gaza takeover. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that such a plan would “risk catastrophic consequences” and undermine prospects for a two-state solution, which has long been the international community’s framework for resolving the conflict. Miroslav Jenca, a top UN official, emphasized that “Gaza is and must remain an integral part of the future Palestinian state,” citing international law.

Global allies and adversaries alike have rejected the proposal. Saudi Arabia reiterated its refusal to normalize relations with Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, while Egypt and Jordan firmly opposed taking in displaced Palestinians, citing the destabilizing potential of such a move. China, Germany, and Turkey also condemned the plan, with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stating that expelling Palestinians would lead to “new suffering and new hatred.” Hamas, the militant group that has governed Gaza, called the proposal a “recipe for generating chaos,” vowing that Palestinians would resist displacement.

Mixed Reactions in Israel and the U.S.

In Israel, the response has been polarized. Far-right politicians and ultranationalist groups, who have long advocated for re-establishing Israeli settlements in Gaza, celebrated Trump’s support as a validation of their goals. Netanyahu, facing pressure from his right-wing coalition, praised Trump’s “revolutionary vision” and “out-of-the-box thinking,” though he stopped short of fully endorsing the resettlement aspect. Meanwhile, more moderate Israeli voices, including former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, expressed skepticism about the plan’s feasibility, with some warning that it could damage Israel’s international standing.

In the U.S., Trump’s proposal has faced bipartisan criticism. Democratic lawmakers, such as Senator Chris Coons, called the plan “offensive and insane,” arguing that it risks portraying the U.S. as an “unreliable partner” on the global stage. Even some Republicans, while praising Trump’s boldness, questioned the practicality of occupying Gaza. Senator Rand Paul, a prominent libertarian, wrote on X, “We have no business contemplating yet another occupation to doom our treasure and spill our soldiers’ blood.”

A Fragile Ceasefire at Risk

Trump’s announcement comes at a critical juncture in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A fragile ceasefire, brokered in January 2025, has seen Hamas release 18 hostages in exchange for Israel freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire’s second phase, aimed at securing the release of remaining hostages and achieving a permanent end to hostilities, is now in jeopardy. Hamas officials have warned that Trump’s support for Israel’s takeover could derail negotiations, while families of Israeli hostages fear that escalating tensions could endanger their loved ones.