Donald Trump has called on Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations to accept more Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip.
The newly-inaugurated president suggested forcing Palestinians to leave their home to "just clean out" the war-torn area to create a virtual clean slate.Speaking during a Q&A aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said he had been in contact with King Abdullah II of Jordan and would soon speak with Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt."I'd like him to take people. I'd like Egypt to take people," said Mr Trump.
Almost everything's demolished, and people are dying there."He added: "So, I'd rather get involved with some of the Arab nations, and build housing in a different location, where they can maybe live in peace for a change."Sir Keir Starmer thanked Trump for his role in the Gaza ceasefire when the pair shared their first phone call on Sunday.A Downing Street statement read: “President Trump opened by sending his condolences to the Prime Minister on the loss of his brother.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump Urges Jordan and Egypt to Take in Gaza PalestiniansUS President Donald Trump has called on Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, stating that the area should be 'cleared out'. Trump made the suggestion following a call with Jordan's King Abdullah, describing Gaza as a 'demolition site' where 'people are dying'. Thousands of Palestinians remain blocked from returning to northern Gaza after Israel accused Hamas of breaching a ceasefire agreement.
Read more »
Gaza latest: Three hostages returned to Israel - as 90 Palestinians set to be releasedThe Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect at 9.15am today. Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher are the three Israeli hostages that have been released by Hamas, with 90 Palestinian prisoners set to be released by Israel.
Read more »
Palestinians Return Home to Rubble After Gaza TruceThousands of Palestinians are returning to Gaza City, finding their homes destroyed and loved ones missing after a truce went into effect.
Read more »
Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to homes in north GazaIsrael has accused Hamas of breaching the terms of the ceasefire deal
Read more »
Gaza ceasefire deal latest: Israeli minister threatens to resign over Gaza ceasefire dealAfter Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of 'blackmail' and delayed an Israeli cabinet vote on the ceasefire, the group says the Israeli military has struck a location in Gaza where one of the female hostages is held. Follow the latest.
Read more »
Gaza latest: Smoke rising over Gaza as ceasefire delayed - Israel says Hamas has not met demandsThe Gaza ceasefire which was due to start at 6.30am today has been delayed - with Israel blaming Hamas for not providing a list of the hostages up for release. Hamas said the delay in disclosing the names was due to 'technical field reasons'.
Read more »