President says territory would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel as it emerges idea was not discussed with aides
has restated his proposal to take over Gaza amid widespread opposition – even from his own supporters – saying the territory would be “turned over” to the US by Israel after it concludes its military offensive against Hamas.Read more
Trump’s latest statement came after the White House appeared to hurriedly retreat from the idea under a hail of criticism. It emerged that Trump had discussed it with few aides before publicly announcing it, while no feasibility studies had been conducted by the state department or the Pentagon, as is customary with major foreign policy initiatives.
No consideration appeared to have been given over how to persuade the Palestinian population to move elsewhere.
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