The White House on Wednesday tried to clarify some of Donald Trump‘s remarks about the United States taking over the Gaza strip. Trump’s remarks a day earlier sent shockwaves throughout Washington and the Middle East,

The White House said President Trump has not committed to sending troops to Gaza and that he won’t spend U.S. funds rebuilding it. His comments suggested otherwise the previous day.

President Donald Trump has not committed to putting U.S. troops on the ground in the Gaza Strip as part of his proposal for a U.S. takeover of the Palestinian enclave, the White House said on Wednesday.