Israel Still Has Work to Do in Gaza

Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States should take an “ownership position” in the Gaza Strip and take point on rebuilding the war-torn enclave into the “Riviera of the Middle East” resulted in jaws dropping on four continents.

But, as the editors wrote yesterday, “To put it plainly, the plan is not going to happen. While some [Gazans] might be open to leaving for greener pastures, plenty of Palestinians view Gaza as their home, and those supportive of terrorism aren’t ready to abandon the dream of using it as a base to destroy Israel.”

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Mark Antonio Wright

Mark Antonio Wright is the executive editor of National Review.

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Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States should take an “ownership position” in the Gaza Strip and take point on rebuilding the war-torn enclave into the “Riviera of the Middle East” resulted in jaws dropping on four continents.

But, as the editors wrote yesterday, “To put it plainly, the plan is not going to happen. While some [Gazans] might be open to leaving for greener pastures, plenty of Palestinians view Gaza as their home, and those supportive of terrorism aren’t ready to abandon the dream of using it as a base to destroy Israel.”