President Trump spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Saturday and expressed his desire for Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinians from Gaza. This statement is likely to reignite the debate about the future of nearly two million Palestinians.
During a press conference on Air Force One, Mr. Trump stated that he told King Abdullah, "I'd love for you to take on more because I'm looking at the whole Gaza Strip right now, and it's a mess." He also mentioned his intention to discuss the matter with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Sunday.
It remains unclear whether Mr. Trump's remarks signify a shift in U.S. policy towards Palestinians. His statement comes as tens of thousands of Palestinians return to their homes following a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. This ceasefire marks the second pause in fighting since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel that resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis.
Since the start of the conflict, the Israeli military has killed at least 46,000 Palestinians, according to Gazan health officials. These figures include both combatants and civilians. Additionally, thousands of homes and buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, and many Hamas leaders have been killed.
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lettlelenok
We will not stand idly by while Trump throws Palestinian lives away.
ytkonos
Peace in the Middle East will never be achieved through ethnic cleansing.
dedus mopedus
Trump is using Palestinians like pawns in his political game.
Marishka
Our voices will be heard in opposition to this outrageous proposal!
Pupsik
It's time for Palestinian leadership to show some flexibility.