Author: Unknown
Published on: 05/02/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Fathi Abu al-Saeed, 72, stepped over debris left by 15 months of Israeli bombardment. He raised his cane, pointing at a demolished house. His audience listens intently, undeterred by forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempted to walk back Trump’s suggestion that Palestinians would be resettled “permanently” Throughout 15 months of Israeli bombing, more than 60 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure has been destroyed. Washington, under the previous US administration, was Israel’s biggest backer, sending $17.9bn in military aid during the first year of the war – the highest annual total ever. Trump has pressured Egypt and Jordan to absorb Gaza’s population. But even his allies in Cairo, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and beyond have rejected the idea outright. “Is he crazy or just stupid? Why would we leave? Gaza is part of Palestine!” Abu al-Saeed asks. Abu al-Saeed says, “But we are here, and we are staying.” His eyes narrow. “For Trump, like for Netanyahu, the only solution is for Palestinians to disappear.” Straightening his back despite his age.
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