China on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to “forced displacement” of Palestinians. China on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to what it called “forced displacement” of Palestinians when asked about US President Donald Trump’s plan to move Gaza’s inhabitants elsewhere. “Gaza belongs to the Palestinians and is an integral part of the Palestinian territory… We oppose the … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his demand that Jordan permanently take in Palestinians while the U.S. takes over Gaza. Tuesday’s White House meeting came amid a possible collapse of the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports.
WASHINGTON — King Abdullah II was at the White House on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his demand that Jordan permanently take in Palestinians and support the United States to take over Gaza — a plan that Trump said will “be wonderful” for the Middle East. “You’re going to see some … Read more
Jerusalem: A senior Hamas leader said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s warning for the group to immediately release all Israeli hostages “further complicates matters” relating to the fragile Gaza truce. “Trump must remember that there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties and this is the only way to return the … Read more
Since his inauguration, US President Donald Trump has been making headlines for his unexpected decisions and executive orders. The 47th president of the United States once again raised eyebrows after he shared his vision to “take over” Gaza Strip once the war between Israel and Hamas ends. Since then, everyone has wondered what Donald Trump’s … Read more
Hamas officials accused Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement Monday and threatened to delay releasing more hostages, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to say “all hell is going to break out” if all the remaining hostages are not turned over by Saturday. The next exchange was set for Saturday, with three more Israelis set to … Read more
A protester who unfurled the Palestinian and Sudanese flags during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance has received a lifetime ban from NFL stadiums. The unnamed protester was part of a 400-member field cast and had hidden the flag on himself before the show began on Sunday (Feb 9) night at the Caesars Superdome in … Read more
US President Donald Trump remains relentless in his plan to take control of Gaza. Adding to the anguish of Palestinians, he announced on Monday that they would have no right to return to the territory.When Asked by Fox News‘ Bret Baier if the Palestinians would have the right to return, the US president said, “No, … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said US President Donald Trump’s idea of moving Palestinians out of the war-torn Gaza Strip was a “revolutionary and creative vision”. In a statement to his cabinet following his “historic” visit to Washington, Netanyahu said the talks that he held with Trump included “additional considerable achievements that can … Read more
Berlin, Germany: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday labelled as “a scandal” US President Donald Trump’s plans for the war-ravaged Palestinian territory of Gaza. Trump sparked global outrage by suggesting on Tuesday that Washington should take control of the Gaza Strip, clear out its inhabitants and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East”. … Read more
BANGKOK — Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday. Sarusak Rumnao, 32, Watchara Sriaoun, 33, Sathian Suwannakham, 35, Pongsak Thaenna, 36, and Bannawat Saethao, 27, were freed on Jan. 30 as part of an exchange arrangement. They were embraced by family members, some … Read more
WASHINGTON — The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during the war in Gaza. The State Department has signed off on the sale of $6.75 billion in bombs, guidance kits … Read more