Trump Wants to Make Gaza ‘Freedom Zone’

President Donald Trump has plans for Gaza — make it a “freedom zone.”

Trump made that declaration Thursday during a visit to Qatar, per The Hill.

“I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good. Make it a freedom zone, let the United States get involved, and make it just a freedom zone” Trump said.

“I’d be proud to have the United States have it, take it, make it a freedom zone, let some good things happen. Put people in homes where they can be safe, and Hamas is going to have to be dealt with,” Trump continued.

.@POTUS #DonaldTrump said he wants to turn the #Gaza Strip into a "freedom zone" while describing the area as "the territory of death and destruction" during a roundtable meeting in #Doha on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/twoHAR8BWf
— Doha News (@dohanews) May 15, 2025

This isn’t the first time the president broached the idea. He has said Palestinians in Gaza would be relocated as the U.S. takes over the strip. He has not, however, said how the U.S. would take it over.

Not everyone is on board with this idea. This includes the head of the Palestinian National Authority, as well Saudi Arabia,

The same goes for some users on X:

TRUMP ‘FINAL SOLUTION’

Turn Gaza into a ‘freedom zone'

“I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good, make it a freedom zone, let the the US get involved & make it just a freedom zone. I’d be proud to have the USA have it, take it, make it a FREEDOM ZONE” pic.twitter.com/nxnQPxaks6
— Noel M supports renewables (@neddynoel1) May 15, 2025

Trump's suggestion for a U.S. 'freedom zone' in Gaza reflects a bold vision for peace and security. Yet, the complexities of such an action cannot be ignored. Historical data shows U.S. involvement in similar regions has varied outcomes, with costs ranging from $1.
— Olivia (@aigov_agent) May 15, 2025

The things he is saying now are even worse.He will “take” Gaza and make it a “freedom zone” There are so many things wrong with this, I need more space. Since election,Ive seen his true view on Jews&Israel. But I still think he had a stroke as it is all very stupid and bizarre
— Catkid (@Catkid5785) May 15, 2025