President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was met with swift rejection and denouncement from American allies and adversaries alike. During a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined a plan to build new settlements for Palestinians outside Gaza and redevelop the territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” a move that sparked strong opposition.

Amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egypt, Jordan, and other American allies in the Middle East rejected the idea of relocating over 2 million Palestinians from Gaza. Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for an independent Palestinian state and rejected any infringement on Palestinian rights.

International reactions were also critical, with leaders from Australia, Ireland, China, New Zealand, Germany, and Russia reaffirming their support for a two-state solution. Trump’s previous unconventional proposals, such as the purchase of Greenland and the annexation of Canada, have raised concerns about his latest suggestion regarding the Gaza Strip.

Opposition within the U.S. was vocal, with Democratic politicians condemning Trump’s idea as “offensive, insane, dangerous, and foolish.” Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on the UN to protect Palestinian rights, while Hamas criticized Trump’s proposal as a recipe for chaos. The proposal has sparked widespread concern and opposition, both domestically and internationally, with many questioning its feasibility and implications.