Trump repeats suggestion Palestinians should leave Gaza for Egypt and Jordan
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Summary
Trump has reiterated his proposal for Palestinians in Gaza to relocate to Egypt or Jordan, framing it as a solution for safety and reconstruction.
The suggestion has been widely rejected by Palestinian leaders, Egypt, Jordan, the UN, and regional allies, who view it as undermining the two-state solution.
The remarks coincide with severe humanitarian crises in Gaza following 15 months of war.
Critics speculate Trump’s statements are aimed at supporting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s far-right coalition amid political instability in Israel.
It is what the opposite of a political genius would have done