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Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for U.S. ‘ownership’

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Feb 10, 2025

Newest development Feb 11, 2025 · 2 reports'I'm Asking Trump Himself To Relocate Us': Gazan Citizens Say They Want Out

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. “ownership” of the war-torn territory, contradicting other officials in his

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  1. Trump says Palestinians wouldn't be allowed back into Gaza under his plan

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  2. Expert Q&A: Trump's Proposal Sparks Call for 'Practical' Change in Gaza

    Headline from The Cipher Brief ·

  3. To Understand Trump’s Gaza Fantasy, Look To Atlantic City

    Headline from Forbes ·

  4. Netanyahu praises Trump's 'revolutionary, creative' Gaza plan

    Headline from Al-Monitor ·

  5. Names this update

    Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for U.S. ‘ownership’

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  6. Newest

    'I'm Asking Trump Himself To Relocate Us': Gazan Citizens Say They Want Out

    Headline from The Washington Free Beacon ·

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  1. Fox News

    Foreign policy experts split on whether Trump will follow through with Gaza takeover: 'It's a wakeup call' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Middle East experts are skeptical of President Donald Trump's proposal that the U.S. "take over" Gaza, arguing it may be a negotiating tactic.

  2. The Guardian

    ‘We would rather die here than leave’: Palestinians on Trump’s plan for Gaza (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The US president’s idea to take over the territory and his claims Palestinians were keen to move were met with anger – and a determination to stay

  3. Al Jazeera

    Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump’s Gaza displacement plan (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US President Trump has called for the takeover of Gaza and for Palestinians to leave – but what do they think?

  4. The Cullman Times

    Trump won't rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees 'long-term' US ownership (opens The Cullman Times)

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    The Cullman Times's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area into “the Riviera of the Middle East.

  5. Truthout

    Palestinians Reject Trump’s Plan to Relocate Them Outside of Gaza (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    “When a city is destroyed, its people return to it to rebuild it; they do not leave it,” said one resident.

  6. Forbes

    Trump Gaza Proposal Live Updates: Trump Hasn’t Committed To Troops In Gaza, White House Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza and take over the territory was rejected by several foreign nations including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and China.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Trump says Gaza would be 'turned over' to US by Israel (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Thursday that Gaza would be "turned over" by Israel to the United States when the conflict is over, and no soldiers would be needed for his subsequent takeover and redevelopment plan.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Trump doubles down on Gaza plan, says Palestinians could be ‘happy’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Trump’s comments come after officials walked back suggestion Palestinians would be permanently displaced from Gaza.

  9. NBC New York

    US officials now say Trump only wants to displace Palestinians from Gaza temporarily (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The proposal has drawn criticism from Palestinians, who are worried they may never be allowed back in if they flee, and from the Arab nations that Trump has...

  10. Voice of America

    White House clarifies Trump’s Gaza plan amid global backlash (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The White House on Wednesday said President Donald Trump has not committed to using troops for his plan to redevelop Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” and that the relocation of Palestinians will be temporary. The shift comes amid global backlash and a UN warning against "ethnic cleansing."

  11. The Conversation US

    Trump’s Gaza and Ukraine plans come under the spotlight (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Trump and his team are ‘flooding the zone’ with attenton-grabbing storties. His plan for Gaza is just one of them.

  12. Forbes

    Trump Gaza Proposal Live Updates: Trump Doubles Down On Takeover Plan—Claims No U.S. Troops Needed (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza and take over the territory was rejected by several foreign nations, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and China.

  13. The Boston Globe

    Inside Trump’s hastily written proposal to ‘own’ Gaza (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    When President Trump on Tuesday announced his proposal for the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, he shocked even senior members of his own White House and government.

  14. NBC News

    Trump defends Gaza proposal, says territory would be ‘turned over’ to U.S. by Israel (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump doubled down on bombshell plans for the Gaza Strip, saying the Palestinian enclave would be "turned over to the United States by Israel."

  15. Al Jazeera

    Trump should be “cautious, practical” with plan for Gaza (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Trumps comments on Gaza

  16. The Conversation US

    How Trump’s Gaza plan does – and doesn’t – fit in with his pledge to put America first (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Trump’s proposal to seize control of Gaza has prompted outrage, both inside the US and elsewhere.

  17. NBC News

    Trump the real estate developer eyes Gaza as his next project (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Donald Trump the president was once Donald Trump the real estate mogul, and in his new term the two roles are starting to blur.

  18. The Guardian

    Trump doubles down on Gaza takeover proposal despite bipartisan opposition (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President says territory would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel as it emerges idea was not discussed with aides

  19. Legal Insurrection

    President Trump: No U.S. Troops Needed for Gaza Plan (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    President Trump on Truth Social: "The Gaza Strip would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting."

  20. Al Jazeera

    Palestinians share images of pre-war Gaza after Trump’s ‘riviera’ plan (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Palestinians have been sharing images of Gaza before Israel’s war and its US-funded bombs, after President Trump’s plan.

  21. Truthout

    Gaza Is Not for Sale — No Matter What Trump Says (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    Trump’s absurd plan to annex Gaza will never be tolerated by Palestinians.

  22. New York Times

    Trump’s Gaza Plan Has Many Pitfalls, Hamas Among the Biggest (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    President Trump’s proposal to “own” Gaza and transfer its population elsewhere has stirred condemnation and sarcasm, but it is an opening bid and could disrupt a tired diplomatic paradigm.

  23. Vox

    Does Trump mean what he just said about Gaza? (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    Trump made headlines by saying the US would invade Gaza. Then his team walked it back.

  24. Al-Monitor

    Trump's Gaza 'takeover' marks sharp break from US policy (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By proposing to "take over" Gaza, US President Donald Trump has not only stunned the world but also departed from long-standing US policy in supporting a Palestinian state.The president, known for provocative statements, spoke Tuesday of permanently displacing Palestinians from the war-devastated Ga…

  25. Bangor Daily News

    Trump's Gaza plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to seek U.S. ownership of the Gaza Strip and move out its population infuriated the Arab world. It

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