WorldMiddle EastIsraeli-Palestinian conflictPrint articleAnalysisEthnic cleansing or real estate grab? Trump launches Gaza gambleBold, insanity, a money grab. Take your pick as to how to describe Donald Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza.Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentFeb 5, 2025 – 6.13pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginWell, so much for American isolationism.Donald Trump’s plan for the US to takeover and “own” Gaza is head spinning, provocative, bold, impractical, a real estate grab, game changing, a stroke of genius, and insanity.Loading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreIsraeli-Palestinian conflictAnthony AlbaneseAnalysisLatest In Middle EastFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In WorldThe Australian Financial Review MagazineSports stars keep shifting their watch brand allegiancesBani McSpeddenDark Emu beer with native grains at this destination breweryCrocs turn 23 years old. Time to grow up and get shoesBOSS Financial ReviewFour women who started businesses after the age of 45Sally PattenWhat happened when Domain learnt it spent $36m a year on meetingsThe country’s highest-paid directors revealedLife & LeisureA backyard beehive and an on-trend merino sweater to wear this winterEugenie KellyWill BMW’s Neue Klasse range be the game-changing EVs they promise?The Australian gallery that made art fun turns 20Rich ListProperty billionaire Nick Andrianakos dies in GreeceYolanda RedrupCannon-Brookes describes ‘deep internal conflict’ over his private jetOscar Piastri on the secret of his $41m-a year success
