Trump’s Gaza proposal is reckless. Here is a feasible plan.
Sometimes one shouldn’t mince words: President Trump’s proposal to remove Gaza’s population and for the U.S. to “buy” the devastated seaside strip and build resorts there isn’t just impractical — it’s reckless.
In the short run, it would torpedo the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. In the long term, it would create new problems and cement the very instability Trump claims to solve, fueling radicalization and handing Hamas a propaganda victory.
Instead of such headline-chasing chicanery, what is needed is a serious, enforceable regional security arrangement — one that anchors stability in Arab-state involvement, coordinated security oversight and clear political milestones. This can be done via an American-led regional coalition supported by the EU, in which Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are tasked with neutralizing extremist threats, enforcing borders and overseeing an orderly Israeli withdrawal from agreed Palestinian territories. The long-term aim would be accountable self-governance for Palestinians and a clear and recognized border between them and Israel.
At the core of such a vision is an alliance that would act as a stabilizing force, countering terror and violence. A timely, longed-for framework for Middle East security, normalization and, eventually, peace is........
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