Trump Secures First Step in Reshaping Gaza’s Future
President Donald Trump pressed King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday to back his vision for a new Gaza, gaining a key foothold in his plan to resettle displaced Palestinians and take control of the war-ravaged territory.
Trump’s plan, which has already sent shockwaves through the Middle East, proposes that the United States take over Gaza, clearing the wreckage, dismantling Hamas weapon caches, and launching a massive economic development initiative to rebuild the region.
“The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too. We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site, level the site and get rid of the destroyed buildings. Create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area. Do a real job, do something different,” Trump said, according to Middle East Eye.
Jordan Takes First Step—But Holds Firm Against Mass Resettlement
Trump has proposed that Jordan and Egypt take in Palestinians who are displaced from Gaza, a sticking point that has met resistance from both nations.
However, after his meeting with Trump at the White House on Tuesday, King Abdullah II signaled a crack in the opposition, agreeing to accept 2,000 sick Palestinian children for medical treatment.
“That’s really a beautiful gesture. That’s really good, and we appreciate it,” Trump said. “That’s music to my ears.”
While Jordan’s commitment is small, it marks the first time a regional leader has agreed to accept Palestinian refugees under Trump’s vision.
Trump: “We’re Going to Take Gaza and Hold It”
Trump made one thing crystal clear—his administration is moving forward with plans to take control of Gaza, regardless of the initial resistance.
“We’re going to have it. We’re going to keep it, and we’re going to make sure that there’s going to be peace and there’s not going to be any problem, and nobody’s going to question it, and we’re going to run it very properly,” Trump told reporters.
“We’re going to take it. We’re going to hold it. We’re going to cherish it.”
The bold declaration marks a dramatic shift from the Biden-era appeasement that allowed Hamas to operate unchecked for nearly two decades in Gaza.
Middle Eastern Leaders Still Hesitant, But Trump Holds the Leverage
While Trump secured Jordan’s cooperation for medical evacuations, King Abdullah stopped short of endorsing mass Palestinian resettlement and later took to social media to reaffirm Jordan’s stance.
“I reiterated Jordan’s steadfast position against the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. This is the unified Arab position,” the king posted on X.
Trump, however, made it clear that he holds the financial leverage to bring regional leaders into alignment.
“We contribute a lot of money to Jordan and to Egypt, by the way—a lot to both. But I don’t have to threaten that, I think we’re above that,” he said.
Just a day before his meeting with King Abdullah, Trump hinted at withholding aid from any country that refuses to cooperate with his Gaza plan—an option still very much on the table.
Bottom Line: Trump’s Gaza Takeover Is No Empty Threat
Trump isn’t playing games—his administration is dead serious about ensuring Hamas never regains control of Gaza, and he’s laying the groundwork to reshape the region on America’s terms.
His hardline stance and leveraged diplomacy have already yielded results, forcing Jordan to open the door—however slightly—to accepting displaced Palestinians.
And as Middle Eastern leaders grapple with Trump’s pressure, one thing is certain: Gaza’s future will not be dictated by Hamas, the UN, or weak globalists—it will be shaped by Trump’s America.
