Washington | President Donald Trump declared he would seek to permanently displace the Palestinian population of Gaza and take over the enclave as a US territory, one of the most brazen ideas from any American leader in years that sparked a furious reaction from the Middle East.
Mr Trump unveiled the stunning plan to redevelop the war-torn territory during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, a provocative move that could derail ceasefire talks between Israel and militant group Hamas.
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