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Can Trump actually carry out his bombshell plan to seize Gaza Strip?

Trump said the U.S. could take ‘long-term ownership’ of Gaza but there are many obstacles he would have to overcome to make it a reality

The Independent UK

Some Republican Senators Are Opposing Trump's Plans to Take 'Ownership' of The Gaza Strip

Trump's interest to turn Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East" drew backlash from members of his own party

Latin Times

Trump’s Gaza threat shows the Middle East is both safer and more turbulent post-war

United States President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. will take over war-torn Gaza and create a “Riviera of the Middle East” has been immediately condemned by the international community, including American allies and adversaries alike.

The Conversation

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Trump's Middle East Policy: Pull Troops Out of Syria To Put Them in Gaza?

The president says he wants peace in the Middle East. But his plans are all over the place.

Reason

Trump plays arsonist and firefighter to open whirlwind second term

President Trump has opened a frenetic second term by starting political fires while also casting himself as the one to put them out.

Roll Call

Riviera of the Middle East

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Reason

'Ethnic cleansing' or 'Make Gaza Beautiful Again'?: Trump’s Middle East decree divides MAGA faithful

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have been left divided after the president proposed that the U.S. ‘own’ the war-torn territory

The Independent UK

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Trump’s Gaza plan has staggered the world. Did he mean it? For now, that doesn’t matter

The president’s appalling threat to seize Gaza and drive out its people imperils global stability, even if he never deploys a single US soldier, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Watch live: Starmer grilled in parliament after Trump declares US should take over Gaza

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister’s Questions after Donald Trump announced his plan for the US to take over Gaza and turn the war-torn strip into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.

The Independent UK

UK shoots down Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza and backs return of Palestinians

In a rebuke to the US president, a member of Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet backed a two-state solution to the conflict and said Israel should exist alongside ‘a free and viable Palestinian state’

The Independent UK

UK says ‘Palestinians must be able to return home’ after Trump comments

Both Labour and the Conservatives declined to offer a ‘running commentary’ on the US leader’s remarks.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump claims 'everybody loves his plan' for Gaza after global condemnation

Britain, China, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and many other countries have rejected the US president’s deeply controversial proposal

Evening Standard

Trump Announces U.S. Plans To Take Over Gaza Strip

President Trump and PM Netanyahu announce U.S. plans to take over Gaza, dismantle weapons, and rebuild for economic development in the Middle East.

Top News

Australian opposition leader praises Trump over Gaza comments – as it happened

Marco Rubio and press secretary appear to backtrack on president’s proposal to permanently relocate Palestinians in Gaza

The Guardian - AU

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AAP

Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

While Donald Trump has called for the United States to take over Gaza, Anthony Albanese says Australia still backs a two-state solution.

International Business Times

Trump's Plan To 'Take Over The Gaza Strip' Draws Sharp Reactions Across Globe, Political Spectrum

President Donald Trump's suggestion that the U.S. should "take over the Gaza Strip" and develop the disputed territory into "the Riviera of the Middle East" drew sharp actions across the globe and political spectrum on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Trump Suggests US Move Palestinians Out of Gaza and Build 'Riviera Of The Middle East'

President Donald Trump sent shockwaves around the world Tuesday night by announcing the U.S. could "take over the Gaza Strip" and "develop" the disputed territory.

Al Jazeera

Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan

US president claims development plan could turn enclave into ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’.

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Al Jazeera

Netanyahu visits Trump: Who else is he meeting, and what’s on the agenda?

Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal, Iran and its allies, and Arab neighbours in the Middle East are all on the agenda.

International Business Times UK

HSBC Makes Global Rollbacks As It Scales Down Operations and Other Financial Services

The financial giant also noted that the move was aimed at simplifying its internal operations and focusing on its current key strengths.

The Conversation

How Trump’s suggestion to ‘clean out’ Gaza sent shockwaves through the Middle East

This article was first published as World Affairs Briefing from The Conversation UK. Click here to receive this newsletter every Thursday, direct to your inbox.

Al Jazeera

Is the US sending $50m in condoms to Gaza as Trump claims?

The US president has listed the stopping of condoms to Gaza as an accomplishment. But is he thinking of the wrong Gaza?

Al Jazeera

Adesanya vs Imavov: UFC fight Saudi Arabia – start time, card, how to watch

All the key fight details as Israel Adesanya clashes with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Longtime AP international journalist Earleen Fisher, whose career spanned five decades, dies at 78

Earleen Fisher, an editor and writer whose career across five decades with The Associated Press gave her a front-row seat to some of the late 20th century’s most chaotic and challenging news stories, has died

Evening Standard

What is Donald Trump and Keir Starmer's relationship?

The pair are set to meet this week to negotiate a fair peace agreement for Ukraine as well as improve trade relations with the UK

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