During a joint White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump proposed the idea of resettling Palestinian people in other countries while the US takes control of Gaza to clear unexploded bombs, carry out reconstruction, and support economic development.
The Gaza Strip is bordered by Israel, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea. The conflict escalated when Hamas attacked Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 casualties and over 250 hostages being taken.
According to the Hamas-led health ministry, the subsequent Israeli military response has resulted in the deaths of over 47,400 individuals.