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Coverage dated May 14, 2025

Donald Trump proposes Gaza "freedom zone"

Headline from Newsweek

This is not the first time the US president has proposed a takeover of the region, currently at the center of Israel's war on Hamas.

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  1. New York Post

    Trump says US should take Gaza and transform it into a ‘freedom zone’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump said Thursday that the US should be allowed to take control of the Gaza Strip and transform the war-torn enclave into a "freedom zone."

  2. Legal Insurrection

    Trump Renews Call for U.S. to 'Take' Gaza, Turn it Into 'Freedom Zone' (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    Trump: Terror Group Hamas is "going to have to be dealt with."

  3. The Christian Post

    President Trump reiterates plans to take over Gaza Strip, turn it into ‘freedom zone’ (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that he wants the United States to take responsibility for Gaza.

  4. Wyoming Public Media

    Trump touts 'freedom zone' plan for Gaza in Qatar as ceasefire talks stall (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    President Trump is visiting Qatar and the U.A.E. after inking big weapons and tech deals in Saudi Arabia. So far, his trip hasn't seemed to push forward chances for a ceasefire in Gaza.

  5. Newsweek

    Donald Trump proposes Gaza "freedom zone" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    This is not the first time the US president has proposed a takeover of the region, currently at the center of Israel's war on Hamas.

  6. Delaware Public Media

    Trump revives his Gaza proposal on his Middle East trip (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    President Trump hasn't talked about the war in Gaza much since landing in the Middle East. But on Thursday, he doubled down on his plan to develop it as a "freedom zone."

  7. Time

    Trump Suggests U.S. "Take" Gaza, Turn Into "Freedom Zone" (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The President made the remarks during a business roundtable in Qatar on Thursday, May 15. Trump said that he wants to rebuild the strip.

  8. The Hill

    Trump suggests US ‘take’ Gaza, make it ‘freedom zone’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump suggested the U.S. would look to take control of the Gaza Strip and turn it into a “freedom zone,” highlighting one of his more controversial foreign policy proposals in Qatar.

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