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President Trump has doubled down on his call to transform Gaza from a devastated wartorn territory to “a big real estate site” that ultimately, the U.S. will own.
Speaking with reporters Sunday during an Air Force 1 press gaggle ahead of the Superbowl in New Orleans, Trump spoke about his plans to rebuild the shattered territory following nearly 18 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
“Think of it as a big real estate site and the United States is going to own it,” he said, when pushed on Gaza.
