Middle East analysts say Trump’s comments have complicated his drive to secure diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

President Donald Trump said the United States would take over the Gaza Strip after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. Here are some global reactions to the proposal. SAUDI ARABIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY "Saudi Arabia rejects any attempts to displace the Palestinians from their land.

President Trump’s declaration on Tuesday evening that the United States could “take over” the Gaza Strip and that its Palestinian population could be permanently displaced was immediately criticized in the Middle East and beyond.