Gaza, Trump and Middle East

Trump envoy headed to Middle East this week to discuss Gaza peace deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday (Feb 23) that he was headed to the Middle East this week to discuss an extension to phase one of the Israel-Hama
Trump’s vision for Gaza: Turning conflict zone into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’
Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled his plan to rehabilitate the Gaza Strip, aiming to transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” The initiative, estimated to cost hundreds of billions of dollars and with a projected timeline of 15 to 20 years,
Trump wants US to own Gaza, could let Middle East states help rebuild
Ezzat El Rashq, a member of the Hamas political bureau, condemned Trump's latest remarks on buying and owning Gaza.
Trump envoy Witkoff seeking 'extension' of Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, to head back to Middle East
President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will return this week to the Middle East, where he will seek an "extension" of Phase One of the ceasefire deal.
Trump's Gaza Plan 'Could Advance Middle East Peace': Experts
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan.
Middle East latest: Netanyahu appoints an adviser with Trump ties to lead ceasefire talks
An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas.
Trump says the US will not be buying Gaza but ‘we’re going to take it’ as he address Middle East strife
Jordan’s King Abdullah repeatedly demurred when asked to weigh in on Trump’s plan for the U.S. to ‘own’ the Gaza Strip
White House envoy to travel to the Middle East in effort to extend Gaza deal
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to discuss with Israel, Qatar and Egypt the possibility of extending the first phase of the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
With No Buy-in From Egypt or Jordan, Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan
Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the ...
Arab leaders scramble for alternative to Trump’s Gaza proposal
The emerging Arab plan is likely to call for Palestinian technocrats to govern Gaza and billions to be spent on ...
If Trump wants to win in the Middle East, he must focus on security, not grand visions
If Trump wants to have a lasting positive impact on U.S. foreign policy in the region, being prudent rather than grand is the ...
As Egypt’s el-Sissi puts off White House visit, Democrats blame Trump’s Gaza plan
Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sissi is putting off a White House visit over his frustration with Donald Trump's plan to ...
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Trump's Gaza proposal has rattled the Middle East. More surprises are likely
DAMASCUS, Syria — President Trump has already stirred up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza and ...
Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to counter Trump’s “Riviera” plan
Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf leaders meet in Riyadh to consider a counter proposal for post-war Gaza. LSE’s Fawaz Gerges and CNN’s ...