“The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,” President Donald Trump announced yesterday, February 4. While meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the president shocked the world by declaring the war-torn territory could soon fall under the control of the United States and that it would become “the Riviera of the Middle East.” Naturally, the Fourth Estate and politicos worldwide were apoplectic and quick to dismiss his overtures. However, that is often their default state when dealing with Trump, and it seems they may be failing to analyze his statement on differing levels.
Gaza on the Rocks
As he expounded on his plans for the “magnificent” region, Trump said that:
“I envision world people living there. The world’s people. I think you’ll make that into an international, unbelievable place. I…
