Washington, DC – Donald Trump proposal In order for the United States to “own” Gaza after the Palestinians were forced from the enclave – the proponents of Palestinian rights to push say that ethnic cleansing would be praised and praised in the US capital.
Among Trump’s democratic rivals, the presidential remarks prompted confusion and criticism, and some accused him of threatening the stability of the entire Middle East.
However, as was the case with many Trump controversial positions over the years, his Republican allies rushed to defend him and praise him.
Speaking by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon, Trump said he would “take over” depopulated gauze and have a “long -term ownership” of Palestinian territory.
Here, Al Jazeera looks at what some American politicians have said about the proposal.
Democrats
Richard Blumenthal
Senator Connecticut called the proposal “Crazy”, emphasizing its consequences on diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab states.
“The consequences for all sides are deeply destructive – indeed, only to suggest it – threatening progress to peace and stability, maintenance and expanding of Abraham’s agreements and the return of hostages,” he wrote in a post on social networks.
Mike Quigley
Congressman from Indiana said he was “appalled” by Trump’s proposal, saying that the president was guided by the “development of real estate” in Gaza.
“Don’t go wrong: this is an ethnic cleansing call. Neither Trump nor Netanyahu have the best interests of Israelis and Palestinians, which is the end of the Gazi war,” Quigley wrote on social media.
Eric Swalwell
The California Congressman expressed confusion on Trump’s comments, noting that the US president – who had been advocating for the end of all wars – said in recent weeks that he wanted to acquire a Panaman channel, Greenland and Canada.
“Wait what? Now they will take Gaza? They promised us that there were no more endless wars. According to my issue, we occupy Greenland, Canada, the Panama Channel, and now … Gaza? “Swalwell said on X.
Judy Chu
California’s Congress Woman scored a proposal while guessing a growing influence of billionaire like Executive Director Tesla Elon Musk in Trump’s administration.
“What people tread, Greenland, Panama, Canada and any other area of the world Trump finds out about the next one does not need: American troops to fall into their homes,” she wrote.
“What people of America need: unprecedented billionaires to stop stealing our personal information and tax dollars.”
Chris Murphy
Senator Connecticut rejected Trump’s proposal, suggesting that it could be disruption.
“I have news for you – we don’t take over Gaza,” he said in a post on social networks.
“But the media and the chatter class will focus on it for a few days and Trump will be able to distract everything from the actual story – billionaires seized [the] Rule to steal from regular people. “
Rashida Tlaib
Tlab, the only Palestinian American in the US Congress, invited his fellow legislators who say they support the solution of two states to speak against Trump.
“Palestinians don’t go anywhere,” wrote the congress woman, who represents Michigan County, in a post on social networks. “This president can only perform this fanatical bull *** T because of the double -sided support in the Congress for Financing Genocide and Ethnic Cleaning.”
Republicans
Marco Rubio
State Secretary of the United States framed Trump’s plan as an incentive for peace in the region, despite destabilizing effects and anger that would encourage in countries across the Middle East.
“The United States is ready for the leadership and re -gauze. Our search is one of the lasting peace in the region for all people,” the top American diplomat wrote on X.
Rick Scott
Florida Senator falsely claimed that Hamas alive burned the babies while praising Trump’s proposal. This claim, which refers to the Palestinian group 7 October 2023, the attack on southern Israel is widely revealed.
“Thank God, we finally have a president who is advocating for standing with Israel and working with Netanyahu on how to support their efforts to get the terrorists out of Gaza and bring every hostage home,” Scott said.
Brandon Gill
The Texas legislator presented Trump’s pressure as an effort to peace.
“President Trump brings peace to the Middle East, just as he promised,” he wrote on social media.
“The promises were held.”
Darrell Issa
The California Congressman, which is of Lebanese origin, praised Trump’s “vision” for the region.
“President Trump has a true vision of the future of the Middle East,” he said. “He shows the way again as a peacemaker for our time.”
Beth Van Duyne
A Congress woman from Texas said she was the world – who has mainly convicted Trump’s proposal – asks the US president to achieve “lasting” peace.
“Today’s announcement has put Hamas, Iran and all our enemies – now will not continue the status quo that has strengthened terrorists and created a humanitarian disaster,” she said on Tuesday X.
Rand Paul
The Kentucky Libertarian senator provided a rare Republican criticism of Trump’s remarks, noting that GOP voters want foreign policy that priorities for US interests.
“The search for peace should be the one of the Israelites and Palestinians,” Paul wrote on X.
“I thought we voted for America first. We have no job that we are thinking about another occupation for the ruin of our treasure and the shedding of the blood of our soldiers. “
