Peter Dutton has defended Donald Trump's shock announcement that the US would take ownership of Gaza, describing it as a 'perfectly reasonable' move to achieve peace and stability in the region. Mr Dutton told 2GB's Ben Fordham that President Trump is a 'big thinker and a deal maker' and that the announcement is likely part of a wider negotiating strategy. He said the President wants to see people 'living in a safe environment with good housing for their children' and that he doesn't believe the US president is proposing to forcibly relocate Palestinians out of Gaza.
'Deal maker': Peter Dutton backs Donald Trump ’s approach to Middle East after shock Gaza announcement claiming it is likely claiming a negotiating strategy
The announcement has been widely denounced by leaders in the region and observers around the world, with even pro-Israel groups in Australia stating that only Gaza’s civilian population should be able to decide whether they relocate elsewhere. “I think it is about, how do you leverage the best possible outcome, provide that peace and stability so that people can raise their kids in an environment that is conducive to them leading a good life, not being blown apart.
But the Opposition Leaders said he did not believe the US president was proposing to forcibly relocate Palestinians out of Gaza. Mr Dutton added that much of the American public no longer wanted to pay for the rest of the world’s security, and when you looked at the announcement through that lens and realised it was a negotiating tactic, it made more sense.
Mr Dutton also noted that President Trump had a “very different approach” to any of his predecessors, but said they may be what is needed.
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