**5 Key Takeaways from the Trump-Netanyahu Joint Press Conference**

Trump Doubles Down on U.S. Takeover of Gaza in Joint Press Conference with Netanyahu

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his proposal for Palestinians to leave Gaza and announced plans for the U.S. to take control of the territory. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump outlined a controversial shift in U.S. foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.



The press conference followed a day of remarks from Trump, including statements from the Oval Office while signing executive orders and later during Netanyahu’s visit to the White House.

5 Key Takeaways from the Press Conference


1. Trump’s Gaza Plan: ‘Level It Out’

Trump proposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza, arguing that American oversight would bring stability to the region. He suggested dismantling dangerous explosives, demolishing damaged buildings, and initiating large-scale economic redevelopment. His vision includes transforming Gaza into an "international, unbelievable place" with investment and job creation. However, he did not specify the legal authority under which the U.S. would assume control.


2. No Palestinian State Requirement for Saudi-Israel Relations

Trump dismissed Saudi Arabia’s insistence on Palestinian statehood as a condition for normalizing ties with Israel. He emphasized that peace, not statehood, is the main priority and is focused on advancing the Abraham Accords to reshape Middle East alliances, particularly in countering Iran.


3. Doubts Over Palestinian Governance in Gaza

As U.S. and Israeli mediators work on a ceasefire deal set to take effect on March 1, Trump cast doubt on the Palestinian Authority’s ability to govern Gaza. The proposed deal includes Israel’s withdrawal, reconstruction efforts, and a new civilian Palestinian governing body. However, Trump questioned whether Palestinian leadership could effectively manage the territory.


4. Talks on Ukraine and Iran

Trump suggested that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine were progressing, asserting that the conflict would not have occurred under his presidency. On Iran, he reaffirmed a strict stance, stating that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Hours before the press conference, he signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Tehran.

5. Congress Blocks $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel

In a rare move, Congress placed a hold on a $1 billion arms sale to Israel, which included thousands of bombs and armored bulldozers. While U.S. arms sales to Israel have historically been bipartisan, growing concerns over Israel’s military actions in Gaza have led to increased scrutiny.



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