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President Trump has apparently decided that while he won’t be sending American troops to Gaza or emptying taxpayer wallets for its reconstruction, he certainly isn’t shying away from shaking things up in the Middle East. The White House, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt at the helm, clarified that Trump is all about striking some deals with regional partners to get the ball rolling on rebuilding. Meanwhile, Palestinian refugees will just have to practice their best waiting game while hanging out in neighboring Arab nations like Jordan and Egypt.
In a move reminiscent of a chess master who has just knocked over the board with strategic flair, Trump announced with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu present that taking control of Gaza and relocating 2.2 million Palestinians — all in the name of creating a so-called “Riviera of the Middle East” — might be on the table. Naturally, this grand idea has left Arab leaders and far-left Democrats slack-jawed and bewildered, raising eyebrows and concerns that it smacks of uninvited displacement for those who have been living through this turmoil for years.
Leavitt deftly pointed out that Gaza is currently a “demolition site” thanks to Hamas’s terror activities that kicked off on October 7, 2023, leading to a serious Israeli response. If the intent here is to turn rubble into a paradise, it may take a few more discussions — and a not-so-small miracle — to achieve that goal. Nevertheless, Trump’s willingness to explore unconventional options shows he’s anything but predictable, a quality that resonates boomingly with his base.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump wants to strike a deal with Middle East partners to reconstruct the territory, with Palestinian refugees waiting in Arab nations like Jordan and Egypt while the rebuild occurs.https://t.co/ggnXZWwd88
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) February 6, 2025
Despite the shockwaves this announcement sent through certain political circles, Leavitt assured everyone that deploying U.S. troops into the mix isn’t necessarily a done deal. While the president hasn’t completely ruled it out, it appears he prefers other avenues. It’s clear he sees himself as a “peacemaker in chief,” a title that fits snugly over a five-star general’s cap at a diplomatic buffet.
The contrasting viewpoints circulating around this geopolitical dilemma highlight the absurdity of the current political climate. While mainstream media outlets might spin this into some outlandish tale of imperialism, conservatives are, as usual, left shaking their heads in disbelief. Instead of nations rebuilding with U.S. tax dollars, rising stars from both the Right and the Left should focus on how to foster long-term stability without longer-lasting entanglements—an idea that seems to completely escape the critics.
