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Trump's proposal to take over Gaza sparks global backlash

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Gerhard Elfers
February 6, 2025

Donald Trump's suggestion that the US take over Gaza has been condemned by world leaders. DW spoke with Mustafa Barghouti, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, who called Trump’s proposal "destructive and criminal."

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