Author: Peter Baker, Patrick Kingsley, Amanda Taub, Qasim Nauman, Lara Jakes, Aaron Boxerman, Michael Crowley and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on: 05/02/2025 | 00:00:00
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Trump’s brazen proposal to move all Palestinians out of Gaza would be time-consuming, extraordinarily costly and probably a violation of international law. The proposal Mr. Trump floated the idea of Palestinians leaving Gaza multiple times since taking office last month. His suggestion that they could be moved to Egypt and Jordan was rejected last week by those countries. Many Gazans are descendants of Palestinians who were forced out of their homes during the wars surrounding Israel’s founding in 1948. Now Mr. Trump is suggesting that they be displaced again — insisting that Palestinians would welcome it because “they’re living in hell” in Gaza. The internationally backed Palestinian Authority rejected President Trump’s proposal, as did Hamas. King Abdullah II of Jordan rejected any attempt to displace Palestinians and annex their land. The legality Mr. Trump left a number of basic questions unanswered. But experts say his proposal would unquestionably violate international law. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Mr. Trump was only proposing to rebuild Gaza. It was an idea that “people need to think about seriously” Peter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The Times. More about Patrick Kingsley Amanda Taub Lara Jakes reports on diplomatic and military efforts by the West to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Hamas released three more hostages and Israel freed more than 180 prisoners on Feb. 1. Egypt Watches Warily: Egyptian leaders have monitored events in Syria with grim-faced vigilance. A Deadly Delay: Fighting claimed lives until the final moments before truce took effect.
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