Donald Trump says Palestinians will not have right to return to Gaza under his plan

Last week, Mr Trump floated his plan for the US to take control of Gaza and turn it in to 'the Riviera of the Middle East'

President Donald Trump has not ruled out deploying US troops to help secure the territory (Ashley Landis/AP)

President Donald Trump has said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for US “ownership” of the war-torn territory.

Mr Trump’s comments contradict other officials in his administration who have sought to argue he was only calling for the temporary relocation of Gaza’s population.