Trump cynically suggests 'new hope' for Palestinians beyond Gaza, says US envoy

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has claimed that President Donald Trump wants to offer Palestinians "hope for a better future, perhaps beyond war-ravaged Gaza."

Speaking to Fox News, Witkoff said Trump is determined to take a different approach to the region, arguing that past efforts over the last 50 years have failed. However, he did not provide specifics on what this new strategy would entail.

He suggested that Gaza would remain uninhabitable for at least 10 to 15 years, echoing Trump’s earlier remarks.

Witkoff also insisted that "everyone wants to see peace in the region," arguing that improving Palestinian lives should focus on economic opportunities and stability rather than remaining in Gaza, home to over two million people.

"A better life isn’t about pitching a tent in Gaza," he said, describing the enclave as too dangerous to live in.