In Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state that broke for Trump, Palestinian American activist Reem Abuelhaj spent much of the election season bolstering the No Ceasefire, No Vote movement. As with Abdulaziz in Arizona, the goal was not to hand Trump the election but to wield political power in a critical state to save lives.

It wasn't immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposals, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries.

President Trump said Friday that Gaza will be given to the U.S. by Israel, expanding on his plan for an American takeover of the war-torn region that he warned involves the permanent relocation of Palestinians.