The Latest Breaking News from the Gaza Strip

US president reiterates his proposal for Washington to control and redevelop the war-torn territory, which has sparked global condemnation

Donald Trump’s plan for the US to “take over” the Gaza Strip is “not executable,” his former White House communications director has said.

US president Donald Trump has made the extraordinary suggestion that the US should seize control of the Gaza Strip and permanently remove its Palestinian inhabitants. Speaking to the press at the White House alongside the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the US would “own [Gaza] and be responsible”.

The group Arab Americans for Trump is renaming itself Arab Americans for Peace after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would “take over” the Gaza Strip

Conservative social media users turned on Texas Rep. Nancy Mace for her "heartless" suggestion, made in response to President Trump claiming "the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip."

Trump suggested that after removing Gaza's 2 million Palestinians, U.S. soldiers could then occupy the territory

Trump's interest to turn Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East" drew backlash from members of his own party

Senate Majority Leader Thune defends Trump's Gaza intervention suggestion, sparking debate and concerns. Freshman Senator Curtis less informed on the matter.

President Trump's proposal to have America 'take over' the Gaza Strip sparks debate among lawmakers, with conflicting views on its implications for peace a...