US president proposes taking up Strip and resettling Palestinians, prompting outrage.
US President Donald Trump says the USA ought to take over, raze to the bottom and redevelop Gaza.
He’s additionally reiterated a proposal to forcibly displace 2.3 million Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.
The president made these and different controversial feedback throughout a information convention on the White Home, the place he was internet hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
His remarks have been described as harmful, irresponsible, absurd and tantamount to ethnic cleaning.
So, is that this off-the-cuff bluster – designed to seize headlines and a spotlight – or does Trump imagine his plans are practical?
Presenter:
Elizabeth Puranam
Company:
Alon Pinkas – Former Israeli ambassador and consul common of Israel in New York.
Jawad Anani – Economist and former Jordanian overseas minister.
Matthew Duss – Govt Vice President of the Middle for Worldwide Coverage.