In his first remarks on Gaza since retaking the White House, President Trump said Monday he’s “not confident” the ceasefire will remain in place. Trump said he plans to lift the Biden administration’s pause on U.S. deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. And he rescinded Biden-era sanctions on far-right Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Trump said Gaza appeared to be a “massive demolition site” that should be rebuilt.

President Donald Trump: “You know, Gaza is interesting. It’s a phenomenal location: on the sea, the best weather. You know, everything is good. It’s like — some beautiful things could be done with it. But it’s very interesting. But some fantastic things could be done with Gaza.”