All the reasons Israel doesn't want US control over Gaza

 https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/02/23/all-the-reasons-we-dont-want-us-control-over-gaza/

Nevertheless, the US today is undoubtedly seen as a friendly superpower, perhaps Israel's only true ally in the world. But that positive impression could quickly fade if the US were to become our new neighbor. Just ask Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, or Panama: for them, the giant remains a giant, but a far less friendly one. In its own backyard, the US has often been aggressive, heavy-handed, and willing to redraw the borders of neighboring states to serve its own interests. The US-Mexico War, the invasion of Panama, and Panama's separation from Colombia are all examples of American behavior toward its close neighbors.

Is this just a coincidence? A shared border inevitably leads to friction. Issues such as resource management, migration, crime, trade, air pollution, and, of course, military build-up all become points of contention between neighboring states. Special frameworks and initiatives are needed to minimize the unavoidable friction. The European Union is one such attempt; the federal structure of the US itself is another example. Without mechanisms like these, states frequently clash, often resorting to force to resolve disputes on their own terms. Today, we see how the Trump administration uses tariffs as leverage against Canada and Mexico to shape border policies.