**Trump's Gaza Plan Draws Controversy as Rubio Visits Middle East**

Thu Feb 20 2025 21:57:36 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Trump's Gaza Plan Draws Controversy as Rubio Visits Middle East**

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump's controversial Gaza proposal faces scrutiny from international law experts.


The article discusses the implications of President Trump's proposal to control Gaza without its Palestinian residents, which has been described by scholars as potential ethnic cleansing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the region aims to clarify Trump's intentions amidst escalating chaos in Gaza.

In a politically charged atmosphere, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's inaugural visit to Israel comes as President Trump's proposals regarding Gaza draw international condemnation and debate. Rubio's meetings are set against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, with Trump's recent remarks stirring fears of severe implications for the Palestinian population.

Although some Israeli officials have expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of Trump's vision for a transformed Gaza, which he described as an "American-owned Riviera of the Middle East," Rubio's own interpretations of the proposal remain ambiguous. Often highlighting Trump's words as tactics rather than literal goals, Rubio is expected to face challenging questions on this contentious issue during his discussions in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, where the overarching tension in the region necessitates clarity and diplomacy.

Additionally, Trump's surprise announcement about his Gaza plan, made in collaboration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has overshadowed the urgent negotiations in Gaza. Netanyahu has alluded to the plan as a "revolutionary and creative approach" without fully endorsing its application, reflecting a divided stance within the Israeli government regarding Trump's strategy. As the narrative unfolds, the implications for Palestinian residents and the broader geopolitical climate remain uncertain.

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