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US President Donald Trump shocked the world by proposing to "take over" Gaza, departing from US policy supporting a Palestinian state. His comments, suggesting the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza to transform the territory into a luxurious destination, sparked global outrage and accusations of ethnic cleansing. Despite backlash, Trump's advisors questioned the feasibility of reconstruction in Gaza, while experts debated the seriousness of the president's proposal and its potential impact on regional conflict and the...

President Trump vowed to negotiate a "verified nuclear peace agreement" with Iran to prevent them from acquiring a nuclear weapon, calling for a do-over on the 2015 nuclear accord. Despite announcing a return to the "maximum pressure" campaign towards Iran, Trump expressed a desire for diplomatic resolution, hoping to avoid military or economic confrontation while pursuing a peaceful agreement with Iran's leaders. Full Article

US President Donald Trump announced plans to "take over" Gaza and relocate 1.7 million Palestinians, sparking widespread rejection from the Middle East, Europe, China, and Australia. Saudi Arabia firmly opposed Trump's proposal, affirming support for an independent Palestinian state and emphasizing the need for Palestinian rights under international resolutions. Egypt rejected the plan as well, supporting the two-state solution and stressing the importance of the Palestinian Authority governing Gaza, while Turkey denounced the idea as...

President Trump proposed seizing control of Gaza and relocating all two million Palestinians to countries like Egypt and Jordan, sparking widespread backlash and rejection from Hamas and regional leaders. Despite opposition, Trump vowed to turn Gaza into an economic hub, causing outcry for violating international law and decades of foreign policy consensus. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump's plan, while Trump remained adamant about forcibly relocating Palestinians to create a better living environment against...

Palestinian envoy to the UN, Riyad Mansour, emphasizes that Palestinians should remain in Gaza despite Trump's suggestion of resettlement, stating their homeland is Gaza and leaders should respect their choice. Trump's proposal was made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, following an Israeli offensive in response to Hamas's attack that resulted in numerous casualties and widespread destruction. The UN reports a high number of displaced Palestinians and widespread destruction in Gaza, with many...

President Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House to discuss negotiations for a cease-fire with Hamas, Iran's nuclear ambitions, arms shipments, and potential normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia. Despite their close ties, they may disagree on confronting Iran and ending the war in Gaza. Trump wants to see all hostages released and a grand bargain with Saudi Arabia, while Netanyahu may seek to delay moving to a permanent cease-fire....