Trump says he is committed to US ownership of Gaza

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he is committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could give sections of the land to other states in the Middle East to help in the rebuilding effort.

Trump made his remarks to reporters aboard Air Force One. 

Egypt’s foreign ministry said late on Sunday that Cairo disapproves of the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in US media describing them as "misleading accusations."

In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu accused Egypt of preventing Gazans from leaving the territory. "Some would bribe the gatekeepers," he said. "So, the very rich got out, but those who wanted to leave couldn't," he added, arguing that Palestinians in Gaza should be given the option to relocate.

It was unclear if the foreign ministry was referring to the Fox News interview.