President Trump is doubling down on his proposal for the United States to seize Gaza, saying the besieged territory would be “turned over” to the U.S. by Israel after it concludes its war. Trump made the remarks on Truth Social,

Life in northern Gaza is desperate – there is no water, no electricity and so much rubble that there’s barely enough space to put up tents. Yet many Palestinians are determined to stay and rebuild – even if US President Donald Trump wants them out of the enclave so he can create a Middle Eastern “riviera.

Israel says it is preparing for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza in line with President Trump's idea for the territory.