US Defense Secretary Pat Hegseth has said that US President Donald Trump’s deployment of US troops to Gaza is unlikely. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump proposed that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip and rebuild the area after demolishing structures destroyed during the 15-month-long war between Israel and Hamas. He reiterated his earlier position that Palestinians should be relocated to neighboring countries. When asked about the possible deployment of US troops to Gaza to implement the plan, Trump said that he would do whatever was necessary. President Trump’s response was misunderstood. Now, the US Defense Secretary has clarified that the Trump administration has decided to refrain from any military adventure.
Defense Secretary Pat Hegseth spoke to Fox News to clarify the president’s remarks about the possibility of US military intervention in Gaza, saying that the United States has come a long way from military campaigns. He added that President Trump can only make such decisions after robust discussions between national security officials and US allies, which have not happened yet. Hegseth said that Israel wants to end the war against Hamas and return the hostages, and the United States will help them do that.
On the second day of this week, President Donald Trump welcomed the Israeli Prime Minister, who has been issued a red warrant by the International Criminal Court for genocide against Palestinians, to Washington. Meanwhile, giving Netanyahu the status of a powerful friend has raised reservations and anger among Arab governments and people. Meanwhile, Trump has shocked the entire world by demanding that the United States hand over control of Gaza, while Arab governments have not only rejected this statement but have also warned President Trump to avoid speaking on behalf of Arab governments.