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n a bold move, US President Donald Trump has rekindled the idea of the United States taking control of Gaza, touting it as a "big real estate site" ripe for development. Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to the Super Bowl, Trump revealed his plan to absorb displaced Palestinians into neighboring Arab nations, effectively rendering Gaza a US-owned territory.

    "We're committed to buying and owning Gaza," Trump declared, hinting at a potential partnership with other Middle Eastern states to rebuild sections of the war-torn enclave. "We'll slowly, very slowly, develop it. We're in no rush." The plan has sparked heated reactions from regional leaders, with Hamas dismissing it as an affront to Palestinian sovereignty.

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, has thrown his weight behind Trump's proposal, calling it a "revolutionary, creative vision" that could reshape the future of the region. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned the idea, labeling it a distraction from Israel's actions in Gaza and a violation of international law.

    As tensions simmer, Egypt has announced an emergency Arab summit to discuss the "new and dangerous developments." Meanwhile, Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to raise concerns over Trump's plan during his upcoming meeting with the US president. The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains precarious, with negotiations stalled on a second phase of the truce.

    Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, has downplayed the president's remarks as an attempt to push for a broader regional solution. "Come to the table with your plan if you don't like his plan," Waltz urged, hinting at a willingness to engage in negotiations. As the situation teeters on the brink of chaos, one thing is clear: Trump's proposal has ignited a firestorm that will continue to rage across the Middle East for weeks to come.