Pakistan, May 15 -- In a controversial statement made Thursday during his visit to Qatar, US President Donald Trump suggested that the United States should take control of Gaza and convert the region into a "freedom zone" amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Trump, who has previously made bold and unconventional proposals on foreign policy, laid out his vision for Gaza, saying: "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good, make it a freedom zone, let the United States get involved and make it just a freedom zone."

Trump emphasized that the United States should be the one to take responsibility for the region, adding, "I'd be proud to have the United States have it, take it, make it a freedom zone." He implied that the US's involv...