Van Hollen Statement on Trump Gaza Announcement

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s declaration tonight that the United States will “take over” Gaza:

“Trump’s proposal to push 2 million Palestinians out of Gaza and take ‘ownership’ by force if necessary is simply ethnic cleansing by another name. This declaration will give ammunition to Iran and other adversaries while undermining our Arab partners in the region. It defies decades of bipartisan American support for a two-state solution – the only viable means to guaranteeing peace, stability, and security for both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Congress must stand up to this dangerous and reckless scheme.”