Trump suggests US ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’

Published May 15, 2025 11:41am ET



President Donald Trump suggested again on Thursday that the United States could assume ownership of the Gaza Strip as a part of his plan to redevelop the war-torn enclave.

Trump is currently on his first trip to the Middle East since returning to office, and he has touted new investment and defense deals with multiple countries, but he will not be stopping in Israel during his visit.

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