Donald Trump wants the US to ‘own’ Gaza — and Geert Wilders agrees

A little over two weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency, he has made many controversial decisions. But on Tuesday, the 78-year-old shocked the world by saying he wants to United States to take “ownership” of the Gaza Strip.

Speaking at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said that “the US will take over the Gaza Strip, (…) own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.”

And Palestinians? They should “be resettled” in countries such as Egypt and Jordan.

Sounds like ethnic cleaning? Yep, that’s what the head of the United Nations, António Guterres, thinks, too. But there’s one Dutch politician who agrees with Trump.

You guessed it: Geert Wilders

While multiple European countries have condemned Trump’s plans, one Dutch politician has shown support. Of course, it’s far-right Geert Wilders.

The Trump-loving PVV leader took to X to tweet: “Very true, @realPresidentTrump! As I always said: Jordan = Palestine. Let Palestinians move to Jordan. Gaza-problem solved!”

“Gaza belongs to the Palestinians”

Fortunately, not all Dutch politicians share Wilders’ stance.

According to the NOS, NSC’s MP Isa Kahraman has called Trump’s plans “absurd”, while Groenlinks-PvDa MP Kati Piri says it how it is: “The most powerful man in the world is simply calling for ethnic cleansing.”

As De Telegraaf writes, Foreign Affairs Minister Caspar Veldkamp has reaffirmed the Netherlands’ position, rejecting the idea of US control over Gaza:

“For the Netherlands, there is no doubt: Gaza belongs to the Palestinians. Our position is and remains unchanged. The Netherlands supports a two-state solution. That means an independent, viable Palestinian state alongside a safe Israel.”

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