Trump Reverses Gaza Displacement Proposal, Promises No Expulsions
The US President clarifies his stance on the Gaza Strip, emphasizing reconstruction efforts and rejecting earlier suggestions of population displacement.
- President Donald Trump stated that no Palestinians would be expelled from Gaza, walking back earlier comments about relocating the territory's population.
- Hamas welcomed Trump's reversal, urging the US to enforce ceasefire terms and hold Israel accountable for agreements made.
- Arab foreign ministers met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Doha to discuss a reconstruction plan for Gaza, which was proposed by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab League.
- The plan focuses on rebuilding Gaza under the Palestinian Authority's administration, while addressing economic development and dismantling dangerous remnants of war.
- Ceasefire talks involving Hamas, Israel, and US negotiators are ongoing in Qatar, with discussions also addressing humanitarian aid and hostage releases.