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Trump and Netanyahu pushed Mohammed bin Salman towards the nationalism of the King Faisal era

A covert relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia, which has been developing over several years, has recently begun to unravel in just a few days. During an interview with Channel 14 while in Washington last week, Netanyahu spoke about this relationship in clear terms. “We maintained covert relations for almost three years. On our side, only three individuals, besides myself, were … Continue reading Trump and Netanyahu pushed Mohammed bin Salman towards the nationalism of the King Faisal era

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Trump urges Jordan to accept Palestinians from Gaza, while the king stands against their displacement

Donald Trump on Tuesday urged King Abdullah of Jordan to accept Palestinians who would be permanently displaced under his proposal for the U.S. to assume control of the Gaza Strip, despite the king’s firm opposition to the plan. During a joint appearance with the Jordanian monarch at the White House, Trump maintained his stance on relocating the residents of Gaza and envisioned transforming the war-torn … Continue reading Trump urges Jordan to accept Palestinians from Gaza, while the king stands against their displacement

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U.S. President Donald Trump talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S.
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Trump and the King of Jordan are preparing for a critical meeting regarding the future of Gaza

Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with King Abdullah of Jordan on Tuesday, a meeting anticipated to be fraught with tension following the U.S. president’s recent proposal regarding Gaza redevelopment and his warning to cut aid to Jordan if it does not agree to resettle Palestinians. Trump‘s plan, introduced just a week ago, suggests that the U.S. should take control of Gaza, relocate its traumatized … Continue reading Trump and the King of Jordan are preparing for a critical meeting regarding the future of Gaza

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Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip.
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Trump demands Hamas release all hostages by midday Saturday or face severe consequences

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Hamas must release all hostages held in Gaza by noon on Saturday, or he would consider proposing the cancellation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, potentially leading to significant escalation. Trump warned that Israel might choose to act independently on this matter and indicated that he might have a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. … Continue reading Trump demands Hamas release all hostages by midday Saturday or face severe consequences

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The longest-serving monarch in the Middle East faces a confrontation with Trump

The Hashemite monarchy in Jordan has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout its history. With the support of the British, they established a modest desert kingdom from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire following World War I. A few decades later, they witnessed the violent downfall of their relatives in Iraq during a coup. They faced defeat against Israel in the 1967 War but subsequently overcame Palestinian … Continue reading The longest-serving monarch in the Middle East faces a confrontation with Trump

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Palestinians gather outside a building destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Trump aides support the proposal for a takeover of Gaza but retract certain aspects of it

President Donald Trump‘s senior advisors vigorously defended his initiative to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and suggested a U.S. takeover of the war-torn region, although they distanced themselves from certain aspects of his plan amid widespread international criticism. The proposal faced backlash on Wednesday from major global powers, including Russia, China, and Germany, which warned it could lead to “new suffering and new hatred.” Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading Trump aides support the proposal for a takeover of Gaza but retract certain aspects of it

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Jordanians protest in solidarity with Palestinians in the Jordanian capital Amman.
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Jordan prepares for potential conflict with Israel should Palestinians be forced into its territory

Jordan is prepared to take military action against Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempts to forcibly relocate Palestinians into its territory, according to a report by Middle East Eye. This warning follows repeated comments from US President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire for Jordan and Egypt to accept Palestinians as part of a strategy to “clean out” the Gaza Strip. Sources in … Continue reading Jordan prepares for potential conflict with Israel should Palestinians be forced into its territory

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Palestinians gather outside a building destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ has faced significant international backlash

President Donald Trump‘s proposal for the United States to assume control of war-torn Gaza and transform it into a “Riviera of the Middle East,” following the relocation of Palestinians, has significantly disrupted U.S. policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has drawn extensive criticism. This unexpected initiative from Trump, a former real estate mogul from New York, faced immediate backlash from global powers. Notably, Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ has faced significant international backlash

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