The New York Times reports that President Trump declared on Tuesday while meeting with Netanyahu that Palestinians had no choice but to leave Gaza because of the devastation wrought by Israel’s war with Hamas. He indicated that they could move to Egypt or Jordan, who do not want them. If all the Palestinians leave Gaza, what happens to Gaza? Does Israel annex it into Israel?
Trump continues to change exactly what he intends to do with Gaza. He says Israel, which does not own Gaza, will give it to the US. He says no US troops will be involved, but somehow Gaza will be cleaned up, damaged buildings removed, and new, luxury buildings erected to make Gaza a new Riviera of the Middle East. Palestinians will have no right of return, but maybe Palestinians who can afford a million dollar beachfront condo will be allowd to buy one. Or maybe not; maybe they will have to stay in Jordan or Egypt.