Washington, DC – Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to “own” Gaza after the Palestinians are forced to leave the enclave – a push of the defenders of Palestinian rights say that ethnic cleaning – has praised and reprimand in the American capital.
Among Trump’s democratic rivals, the president’s remarks stimulated perplexity and criticism, some accusing him of threatening the stability of the whole Middle East.
However, as has been the case with many controversial Trump posts over the years, his republican allies have rushed to defend and rent it.
Speaking alongside the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon, Trump said that the United States “would take over” of a depopulated Gaza and have a “long-term property” of the Palestinian territory.
Here, Tel Aviv Tribune looks at what some American politicians have said about the proposal.
Democrats
Richard Blumenthal
The Senator of Connecticut described the proposal for “crazy”, emphasizing his implications for diplomatic ties between Israel and the Arab states.
“Consequently for all parties, it is deeply destructive – indeed, just to suggest it – threaten progress towards peace and stability, the maintenance and enlargement of the Abraham agreements and the return of the hostages”, he wrote in an article on social networks.
Mike Quigley
The member of the Indiana congress said that he was “dismayed” by Trump’s proposal, saying that the president was motivated by the possibility of “real estate development” in Gaza.
“Make no mistake: this is a call for ethnic cleaning. Neither Trump nor Netanyahu have in mind the interest of Israelis and Palestinians, which is the end of the war in Gaza, “wrote Quigley on social networks.
Eric Swalwell
The California Congress member expressed his confusion in the face of Trump’s comments, noting that the American president – who had campaigned on a commitment to end all wars – said in recent weeks that he wanted to acquire the channel of Panama, Greenland and Canada.
“Wait what? Will the United States occupy Gaza? We were promised more endless wars. By my number, we occupy Greenland, Canada, Panama Canal and now … Gaza? “Swalwell said on X.
Judy Chu
The member of the California Congress criticized the proposal while striking the growing influence of billionaires such as the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, in the Trump administration.
“What the inhabitants of Gaza, Greenland, Panama, Canada and any other district of the world learn that Trump learns on Next does not need: American troops to invade their houses,” she wrote .
“What people in America need: billionaires not elected to stop stealing our personal information and our taxes.”
Chris Murphy
The Connecticut senator rejected Trump’s proposal, suggesting that this could be a distraction.
“I have news for you-we are not taking control of Gaza,” he said in an article on social networks.
“But the media and the chatter class will focus on him for a few days and Trump will have managed to distract everyone from the real story – the billionaires grasp the government to steal ordinary people.”
Rashida Tlaib
Tlaib, the only American Palestinian in the American Congress, urged his legislative colleagues who say they support the two -state solution to express themselves against Trump.
“Palestinians are not going anywhere,” wrote the deputy, who represents a district of Michigan, in an article on social networks. “This president can only spit this fanatic bull because of bipartisan support at the congress to finance genocide and ethnic cleaning.”
Republicans
Marco Rubio
The US Secretary of State has developed Trump’s plan as pressure for peace in the region, despite the destabilizing effects and the indignation that this would feed in the countries of the Middle East.
“The United States is ready to lead and do Gaza again. Our pursuit is a lasting peace in the region for all, ”wrote the US High Diplomat on X.
Rick Scott
The Florida senator falsely said that Hamas had burned living babies praising Trump’s proposal. This statement, linked to the attack on the Palestinian group’s group, the attack on the Palestinian group, the attack on the south of Israel, was largely demystified.
“Thank goodness, we finally have a president who is committed to standing with Israel and working with Netanyahu on how to support their efforts to get the terrorists out of Gaza and bring each hostage home,” said Scott.
Brandon Gill
The Texas legislator described Trump’s push as an effort towards peace.
“President Trump brings peace to the Middle East, just as he promised,” he wrote on social networks.
“Promised held”.
Darrell Issa
The Lebanese California Congress member praised Trump’s “vision” for the region.
“President Trump has the good vision of the future of the Middle East,” he said. “It again shows the path as a peacemaker for our time.”
Beth Van Duyne
The Texas MP said that the world – which has largely condemned Trump’s proposal – turned to the American president to issue “sustainable” peace.
“Today’s announcement has placed Hamas, Iran and all our enemies in opinion-the United States will not continue the status quo which allowed the terrorists and created a humanitarian disaster,” -He declared Tuesday by X.
RAND PAUL
The Kentucky Senator in freedom provided rare republican criticism of Trump’s remarks, noting that voters of the GOP wanted a foreign policy that favors American interests.
“The continuation of peace should be that of the Israelis and the Palestinians,” wrote Paul on X.
“I thought we had first voted for America. We have no business to consider another occupation to condemn our treasure and overthrow the blood of our soldiers. »»
