Joshua C.
Sitting across from the Israeli Prime Minister at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was asked point blank about President Trump’s newly revealed concept plan for the Gaza strip.
Reporters primarily wanted to know one thing — are there plans being developed to put American boots on the ground to support a potential American role in rebuilding Gaza?
On one hand, President Trump had already clarified that if necessary to support whatever decision is ultimately agreed upon, the answer would be a yes — “As far as Gaza is concerned, we’ll do what is necessary.”
Hegseth answered with a little more political nuance, obviously wishing to leave his boss maximum room to negotiate.
Here’s the moment Hegseth was asked the million dollar question:
.@SECDEF answering questions regarding Gaza. pic.twitter.com/Dax6Tl6YUw
— Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) February 5, 2025
While both Hegseth and President Trump left that option on the table, the White House Press Secretary was careful to point out that didn’t amount to a commitment to put troops on the ground, according to a report by Newsweek:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked by reporters on Wednesday if U.S. troops will be heading to Gaza, following President Trump’s remarks that the United States will “take over” the Gaza strip…
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