ABOARD Air Force One — US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could allow sections of the war-ravaged land to be rebuilt by other states in the Middle East.

"I'm committed to buying and owning Gaza. As far as us rebuilding it, we may give it to other states in the Middle East to build sections of it; other people may do it through our auspices. But we're committed to owning it, taking it, and making sure that Hamas doesn't move back."

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