Following Trump's proposal to resettle Gazans temporarily, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends the initiative while grappling with global criticism.**
Rubio Advocates Temporary Relocation of Gazans Amid Trump’s Controversial Proposal**

Rubio Advocates Temporary Relocation of Gazans Amid Trump’s Controversial Proposal**
U.S. officials clarify plans for Gaza amid international backlash against Trump's takeover suggestion.**
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the potential relocation of Gaza's population, as suggested by former President Donald Trump, would be solely temporary as the region undergoes post-conflict reconstruction. The controversial idea surfaced after Trump remarked that the U.S. could "take over" Gaza and accommodate its two million residents elsewhere, a notion quickly met with objections from the United Nations, human rights advocates, and Arab leaders.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt clarified Rubio's comments, emphasizing that there are no plans for U.S. military involvement on the ground and that the strategy is rooted in a commitment to rebuilding Gaza. "It is about allowing the area to be cleared and rebuilt, considering Gazans could be temporarily displaced during this phase," she elaborated.
Rubio, speaking from Guatemala, characterized the proposal as a "generous move" designed to express America's willingness to take responsibility for Gaza's rehabilitation. However, the plan faces heavy scrutiny as international law prohibits forced population transfers from occupied regions.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz indicated support for the proposal, suggesting that Gaza's residents should have increased freedom to exit and immigrate. Nevertheless, specific operational details regarding how relocation would function remain unclear.
As this political discourse unfolds, reactions from various global leaders indicate widespread skepticism about the feasibility and legality of such a plan. Spain's foreign minister has already dismissed the idea, highlighting the challenge of garnering international support.
Amidst ongoing tensions, the proposal raises critical questions regarding humanitarian implications and the future of Gaza’s inhabitants, poised against a backdrop of a complex historical conflict that continues to draw international attention.