Gaza Strip: Trump’s ‘Takeover’ Proposal Sparks Viral Reactions, Calls for ’51st State’

US President Donald Trump recently proposed that the US should “take over” the Gaza Strip, suggesting the resettlement of displaced Palestinians outside the region. During a joint press conference with Israel’s Prime Minister, Trump said, “The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it.” This proposal quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions across social media.

The suggestion led to the creation of a satirical “new map” that humorously showed the Gaza Strip as part of both Israeli and US territories. Many users jokingly referred to Gaza as the “51st state” of the United States, with some even suggesting it might be the “52nd” next to Canada. The map, shared widely online, became a symbol of the ongoing debate over Trump’s controversial comment.

Social media responses ranged from sarcastic to comical. One user declared, “Gaza is the 51st state of America,” while another joked it should be the “52nd.” Comments like “History in the making!!!” and “Let’s call it the MAGA Strip” flooded platforms. Others joked about being ambassadors to the newly created “New Gaza,” with one user laughing, “Almost made me spit out my drink.”

As the viral map spread, users continued to riff on the idea, humorously discussing potential new US states like “Alberta” and “Saskatchewan” alongside Gaza. Despite the light-hearted nature of these reactions, the proposal itself remains controversial, with many questioning its implications for both international relations and the future of the Gaza Strip.