US President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to find a solution to the ongoing Gaza crisis, unveiling a controversial proposal to resettle Palestinians in Jordan and Egypt. Despite strong objections from both Jordan’s King Abdullah and Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, who have firmly rejected the plan due to national security concerns, Trump insists that both countries will ultimately agree to the move. “They will do it. They will do it. They’re gonna do it,” Trump declared, maintaining confidence in the proposal despite mounting opposition.
The US president plans to discuss the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Washington next week. The proposal comes amid staggering reports from US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who recently visited Gaza and described the region as “almost entirely destroyed.” Witkoff emphasized that rebuilding Gaza would take 10 to 15 years, as the area remains without basic infrastructure, including water and electricity.
The situation is dire, with the United Nations estimating that clearing the rubble from Gaza could take up to 21 years, costing over $1.2 billion. Witkoff’s report paints a grim picture of the challenges facing reconstruction efforts. He reported that unexploded ordnances litter the region, and many areas remain unsafe due to debris containing hazardous materials such as asbestos, with some refugee camps struck during the conflict also built with this material. The death toll remains uncertain, with an estimated 10,000 bodies still missing under the rubble, many of them believed to be civilians.
The proposal has sparked a fierce backlash from many political leaders, with critics accusing Trump of pushing a dangerous and unrealistic plan. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, however, praised Trump’s handling of the situation, highlighting the successful release of hostages under Trump’s leadership. Rubio also praised the “businessman’s approach” that Trump’s administration has taken, stressing that progress on the Gaza situation can only come with a comprehensive, long-term strategy.
As the international community watches closely, the debate over Gaza’s future continues to evolve, with questions regarding who will govern and rebuild the territory at the forefront of discussions. The fate of the Gaza Strip and its people remains uncertain as the world seeks solutions to the ongoing crisis.
Despite the optimism from the White House, the future of Gaza remains uncertain, with questions about who will govern and rebuild the region at the forefront of global discussions. As the international community looks for answers, Trump’s plan and the growing opposition from regional leaders will undoubtedly shape the future of the Middle East.
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