US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his vow to take over Gaza and redevelop the territory.
It's not clear who he'd buy it from.
Mr. Trump claims Palestinians could live elsewhere while the strip is re-built, prompting international condemnation.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu take questions during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)He made the comments to reporters while flying to the attend the Superbowl in New Orleans.
The President said "I'm committed to buying and owning Gaza. As far as us rebuilding it, we may give it to other States in the Middle East to build sections of it, but we're committed to owning it, taking it.
He's also signed a proclamation declaring February the 9th as the first ever Gulf of America Day, to mark his official re-naming of the Gulf of Mexico.
