U.S. President Donald Trump made an announcement that drew international criticism when he proposed for American control of the Gaza Strip followed by Palestinian resettlement outside the region to establish security and development in the region. The proposal received global disapproval from numerous international actors because its proponents believe it violates international laws while matching the definition of ethnic cleansing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt have reevaluated the Trump administration proposal by presenting temporary relocation instead of permanent population shift. International leaders including UN representatives and representatives from the EU together with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas endorsed Gaza's status as a fundamental part of the Palestinian state by opposing all plans to force people from their homes. Several countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt together with other nations declined any forced Gaza population relocation but agreed to help rebuild Gaza. The worldwide political community has reacted to Trump's statements by expressing both outrage and demanding respect for international practices and support for Palestinian-Israeli peace through a two-state solution.