France, Feb. 5 -- France has joined a chorus of world leaders in their condemnation of US Presient Donald Trump's controversial declaration that he intends to transform Gaza into a luxury resort, calling it reckless and legally indefensible.

US President Donald Trump's proposal to transform the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into a luxurious "Riviera of the Middle East" has sent shockwaves through the diplomatic world, drawing swift and fierce criticism from European leaders.

Trump's plan involves the resettlement of Palestinians across the Middle East marks a dramatic departure from long-standing US policy, which has traditionally supported a two-state solution.

Unveiling his proposal at a White House press conference alongside Israeli Prime ...