Trump restates plan for US takeover of Gaza, with Palestinians 'resettled in the region'

 


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Trump restates plan for US takeover of Gaza, with Palestinians 'resettled in the region'

Trump's idea for Gaza was met with scepticism from certain members of his own Republican Party - as well as criticism from rival Democratic politicians, and condemnation within the international community.

As for his inner circle - the US president's suggestion that his country would "take over" Gaza and develop the Palestinian enclave took even senior aides by surprise, the New York Times has reported.

When Trump first publicly floated the idea on Tuesday, his administration had not done basic planning on how the idea would work, the newspaper says, citing four people with knowledge of the discussions.

Two sources also tell the paper that even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was taken aback, as he stood alongside Trump at a press conference that evening. The Israelis did not respond to a request for comment, the NYT says.


A quick, uneventful speech from Trump

President Donald Trump spoke for just over 20 minutes in the US Capitol - he's now finished and will be heading off to his second prayer event of the day.

He didn't mention his plans for the US to "take over" the Gaza Strip in his speech, after doubling down on the proposal earlier this morning.

We're expecting another speech from him at the next event, so stay with us.




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