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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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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the State Department in Washington, U.S.
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Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Arab nations stand in solidarity with the Palestinians in opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative, which aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza and assert control over the territory. During a meeting in Washington, Egypt’s foreign ministry reported that Abdelatty emphasized the urgent need for the reconstruction of Gaza while … Continue reading Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

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Buildings lie in ruin in North Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel.
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Trump says he is committed to US ownership of Gaza

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his vision for the redevelopment of Gaza on Sunday, characterizing the war-torn region as a significant real estate opportunity. “I believe it would be a grave error to allow the Palestinians or those residing in Gaza to return at this time, especially with Hamas still present. We should view it as a major real estate project, and the United States intends … Continue reading Trump says he is committed to US ownership of Gaza

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People gather ahead of the handover of hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip.
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Trump indicates that the United States may become impatient with the ceasefire agreement

President Trump expressed growing frustration on Sunday regarding the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. His comments followed the release of footage showing Israeli hostages freed by the Palestinian militant group over the weekend, which he likened to Holocaust survivors. Trump’s reaction to the images of the three hostages, who looked notably frail upon their release on Saturday, raised new doubts about the viability of … Continue reading Trump indicates that the United States may become impatient with the ceasefire agreement

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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (C) heads a meeting with ministers from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, to discuss US President Donald Trump's proposal for Egypt and Jordan to host Palestinians displaced from the Gaza Strip, in Cairo.
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Egypt will convene an urgent Arab summit to address significant developments concerning the Palestinian situation

Egypt is set to convene an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to address what it has termed “serious” developments concerning the Palestinian situation, as stated by the Egyptian foreign ministry on Sunday. This summit is being organized in response to widespread regional and international criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump‘s proposal to “take over the Gaza Strip” from Israel and establish a “Riviera of … Continue reading Egypt will convene an urgent Arab summit to address significant developments concerning the Palestinian situation

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Trump’s rapport with European allies has become increasingly complex

For a fortnight, America’s allies remained silent. Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump had received a continuous flow of positive remarks—and minimal criticism—from leaders in Europe and the Anglosphere, who may have privately taken issue with the tumult and bravado he brought to the presidency. However, this temporary harmony was destined to break, and it did so dramatically this week when Trump proposed one of … Continue reading Trump’s rapport with European allies has become increasingly complex

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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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Trump claims no need for US soldiers in Gaza, stating the US would take control after the conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Israel plans to transfer control of the Gaza Strip to the United States once hostilities cease, asserting that no American troops would be required in the area. In a post on Truth Social, Trump elaborated, “At the end of the conflict, Israel will hand over the Gaza Strip to the United States. The Palestinians will have already … Continue reading Trump claims no need for US soldiers in Gaza, stating the US would take control after the conflict

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