UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to take control of Gaza.

Speaking on Sunday, President Trump said: “I’m committed to buying and owning Gaza. As far as rebuilding it, we may give it to other states in the Middle East to build sections of it. 

“Other people may do it through our auspices. But we’re committed to owning it, taking it, and making sure that Hamas doesn’t move back.”