US President Donald Trump's recent proposal to have the United States 'take control' of the Gaza Strip has sparked significant backlash throughout the Middle East and beyond.

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, Trump proposed that Palestinians might be permanently displaced from Gaza, which has been deeply affected by ongoing conflicts with Israel, and that the US could oversee the area.

He suggested reimagining Gaza as a luxurious resort, asserting that Palestinians 'can’t live in Gaza right now.' His remarks were quickly rejected by Palestinian leaders, including Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian envoy to the United Nations, who contended that Gazans should have the right to return to their original homes in Israel.

The foreign ministry of Saudi Arabia also denounced the suggestion, reiterating its stance on establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and pledging not to normalize relations with Israel unless this condition is fulfilled.

A coalition of Arab nations, including Egypt and Jordan, joined the opposition, stating that any initiative to forcibly relocate Palestinians would destabilize the region.

International reactions included a statement from China’s foreign ministry, which opposed the compulsory transfer of Palestinians, along with Australia's reaffirmation of support for a two-state solution.

Meanwhile, the proposal found backing from far-right members of Israel's cabinet, such as former National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who expressed approval on social media.

Netanyahu commended Trump's proposal as 'thinking outside the box' and lauded him as Israel's 'greatest friend' in the White House.