US President Donald Trump's recent suggestion for the United States to 'take over' the Gaza Strip has sparked significant outrage throughout the Middle East and beyond.

During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, Trump indicated that Palestinians might be permanently removed from Gaza, an area deeply affected by the ongoing conflict with Israel, proposing that the US could assume control.

He envisioned transforming Gaza into an upscale resort, citing that Palestinians 'can’t live in Gaza right now.' His remarks were quickly rejected by Palestinian leaders, including Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian representative to the United Nations, who advocated for the right of Gazans to return to their ancestral homes in Israel.

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry also criticized the proposal, reaffirming its stance on establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and emphasizing that it would not normalize relations with Israel without this precondition.

A coalition of Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan, united in opposition, claiming that any initiative to forcibly displace Palestinians would lead to regional instability.

Internationally, responses included a statement from China's foreign ministry, which condemned the coercive relocation of Palestinians, alongside Australia's reaffirmation of its support for a two-state solution.

In contrast, the proposal received backing from far-right members of Israel's cabinet, such as former National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who expressed their approval on social media.

Netanyahu commended Trump's idea as 'thinking outside the box' and lauded him as Israel's 'greatest friend' in the White House.