TEL AVIV — President Trump’s declaration that the United States wants to “take over” the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and permanently resettle Palestinians living there was met Wednesday with a mixture of scorn and disbelief across the region and beyond — but greeted with delight by right-wing allies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

President Donald Trump on Thursday elaborated on his plans for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. This after the plan drew condemnation both here and abroad. Trump also kept up his hectic pace of activity since taking office last month, including the signing of an executive order banning transgender women from women’s sports.