President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it," arguing that Palestinians should permanently resettle elsewhere. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said Gaza should not be rebuilt but instead redeveloped into an economic hub.
President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to assume control of the Gaza Strip, aiming to redevelop the area after relocating its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries. In a recent press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump emphasized the need to dismantle existing infrastructure, clear unexploded ordnance, and foster economic development in Gaza. He suggested that Palestinians could be resettled in nations such as Egypt and Jordan, though these countries have expressed opposition to the proposal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly praised President Donald Trump's leadership in facilitating the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
President Donald Trump has announced the United States' withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the cessation of funding to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The U.S. State Department has suspended millions of dollars in funding designated for "condoms in Gaza" as part of a comprehensive review of foreign aid expenditures.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the military’s inability to anticipate the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His resignation, effective March 6, 2025, comes alongside the intended resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF Southern Command.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi insurgents announced Sunday they will limit attacks on civilian ships in the Red Sea to Israeli vessels, citing the Gaza ceasefire agreement. However, they warned that broader assaults could resume if the ceasefire fails to hold.
President Donald Trump signed several pro-Israel executive orders immediately after his inauguration, fulfilling promises to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations. These actions were part of a larger series of orders aimed at reshaping U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Several of the Israel-related actions closely followed recommendations outlined in The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days.