Geert Wilders shows support for Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians in Jordan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Geert Wilders shows support for Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians in Jordan

NL Times  

Dutch far-right political leader Geert Wilders spoke out on Wednesday in support of a plan put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump that calls for Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip. Trump said during a press conference Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States will “take over and own” the Gaza Strip once the Palestinians are gone. Foreign Affairs Minister Caspar Veldkamp, from coalition partner NSC, previously stated that he is against the forced deportation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. "For the Netherlands, there is no doubt: Gaza belongs to the Palestinians," the minister said.

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‘Nobody’s expelling any Palestinians’: Trump's flip-flops continue on post-war Gaza plan
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Nobody’s expelling any Palestinians’: Trump's flip-flops continue on post-war Gaza plan

Firstpost  

Previously, US President Donald Trump had said that the United Stetes would occupy the Gaza Strip and redevelop the strip after expelling all Palestinians US President Donald Trump. Last month, Trump shocked the world when he announced that the United States would take over Gaza and develop into the “Riviera of the Middle East”. While the US takeover of Gaza …

Wilders shifts stance, backs Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky clash
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Wilders shifts stance, backs Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky clash

NL Times  

PVV leader Geert Wilders has declared his support for Ukraine after initially withholding comment on the heated public dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Wilders initially responded cautiously, tweeting on Friday, "Fascinating TV, but not necessarily the best way to end the war, gentlemen." Despite his backing for Ukraine, Wilders criticized harsh rhetoric against Trump, …

Trump's Gaza 'riviera' should be for Gazans, says minister
1 month ago

Trump's Gaza 'riviera' should be for Gazans, says minister

Raw Story  

by Robin MILLARD U.S. President Donald Trump's idea to rebuild the Gaza Strip as a swanky riviera is unacceptable unless it is for Gazans themselves to live in, a Palestinian minister said on Friday. "It's very good to rebuild Gaza as a riviera -- but with its people in it," said Palestinian minister of state for foreign affairs Varsen Aghabekian. …

Arab states wake up to fact that Trump means what he says on Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arab states wake up to fact that Trump means what he says on Gaza

Live Mint  

Egypt has launched a diplomatic blitz to corral support for an Arab-led and funded initiative to rebuild the Gaza Strip, setting aside old political concerns in hopes of boxing out a Trump plan that is wildly unpopular across the Arab world. Egypt is Though Egypt continues to say a road map should be developed for an eventual Palestinian state, its …

As Trump pushes Gaza takeover plan, Jordan's Abdullah holds ground in meeting; Egypt's Sisi defers US visit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Trump pushes Gaza takeover plan, Jordan's Abdullah holds ground in meeting; Egypt's Sisi defers US visit

Firstpost  

As US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his plans for the Gaza Strip, Jordanian King Abdullah II is facing an existential crisis and walking a tightrope in keeping the partnership with the United States intact and placating the Arab street sentiment US President Donald Trump speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White …

Trump insists US to own Gaza, Jordan king pushes back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump insists US to own Gaza, Jordan king pushes back

Deccan Chronicle  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his idea of exiling Palestinians and placing a rebuilt Gaza under "US authority," but faced pushback from visiting Jordanian King Abdullah II. Rebuilding Gaza without displacing the Palestinians and addressing the dire humanitarian situation should be the priority for all," Abdullah said on social media after the talks.However, he told Trump that …

The Take: What fallout does Jordan face from Trump’s Gaza plan?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Take: What fallout does Jordan face from Trump’s Gaza plan?

Al Jazeera  

Can the king of Jordan stand up to the US and stand for millions of Palestinians in Gaza? King Abdullah II of Jordan met United States President Donald Trump at a critical moment. With Jordan hosting more than 2 million Palestinian refugees, Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza and relocate its population puts the kingdom in a tough spot. In this …

How Trump’s fever dream over Gaza could be a nightmare for the West
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Trump’s fever dream over Gaza could be a nightmare for the West

The Independent  

Donald Trump’s latest outburst on Gaza demanding that Hamas release all hostages held there by Saturday or there will be “hell to pay” is as mad as the threats to cut aid to Egypt and Jordan are dangerous – and will only empower America’s enemies. It’s conceivable that Trump is threatening the unthinkable – that Gaza’s 2.3 million people will …

Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza — perhaps permanently — as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East. Mr. Trump has proposed the U.S. take control of Gaza and turn it into “the Riviera …

Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza — perhaps permanently — as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East. Trump has proposed the U.S. take control of Gaza and turn it into “the …

Palestinians won’t have right to return to Gaza: Donald Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Palestinians won’t have right to return to Gaza: Donald Trump

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. “ownership” of the war-torn territory, contradicting other officials in his administration who have sought to argue Trump was only calling for the temporary relocation of its population. Less than a week after he floated his plan for the U.S. to take …

Trump says Palestinians wouldn’t have right to return to rebuilt Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says Palestinians wouldn’t have right to return to rebuilt Gaza

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—President Trump said Palestinians wouldn’t have the right to return to Gaza under his new plan to rebuild the territory, adding that they would get “much better housing" instead in neighboring countries. “In other words, I’m talking about building a permanent place for them because if they have to return now, it’ll be years before you could ever—it’s not habitable," …

Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under his Gaza proposal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under his Gaza proposal

Al Jazeera  

Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan, US president says, ‘No, they wouldn’t.’ Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that his proposal for mass displacement in Gaza does not include a right of return for Palestinians in the enclave. Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to their territory …

Trump says Israel will turn over Gaza to US with ‘no need’ for American troops
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Israel will turn over Gaza to US with ‘no need’ for American troops

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Arab nations across the Middle East, Palestinians inside Gaza and nations across Europe moved …

UK finally says it will oppose Trump’s plan to take over Gaza
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK finally says it will oppose Trump’s plan to take over Gaza

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Trump said on Tuesday the US will “take over the Gaza Strip” – estimating …

Amid Trump’s Gaza move, Israel tells military to prepare for Palestinians’ flight from Strip
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid Trump’s Gaza move, Israel tells military to prepare for Palestinians’ flight from Strip

Firstpost  

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has directed the IDF to prepare plans for the evacuation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, in line with President Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to “own the strip.” This controversial plan has sparked international outrage and concerns about forced displacement. AFP The Israeli defense minister has instructed the IDF to prepare plans for …

World recoils from Trump plan to ‘take over’ Gaza and push out Palestinians
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World recoils from Trump plan to ‘take over’ Gaza and push out Palestinians

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s proposal for the …

Trump doubles down on Gaza plan, says Palestinians could be ‘happy’
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump doubles down on Gaza plan, says Palestinians could be ‘happy’

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s comments come after officials walked back suggestion Palestinians would be permanently displaced from Gaza. Trump’s bombshell announcement on Tuesday that the US would “take over” and “own” Gaza stunned Palestinians and the international community, prompting widespread condemnation and casting the talks to extend the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas into doubt. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday …

Israel defense minister tells army to prepare to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel defense minister tells army to prepare to relocate Palestinians from Gaza

NPR  

Israel defense minister tells army to prepare to relocate Palestinians from Gaza toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Israel's defense minister is telling the military to prepare to implement President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz says the military should prepare exit options by land, sea and air so that anyone who wishes to can leave …

Trump’s Gaza Strip ‘take over’ plan rejected by allies and adversaries alike
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Gaza Strip ‘take over’ plan rejected by allies and adversaries alike

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike. Mr. Trump's suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as the President detailed a plan to …

Trump's Gaza plan is "out of the question", say the Dutch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Gaza plan is "out of the question", say the Dutch

Dutch News  

US president Donald Trump’s scheme to remove Palestinians from Gaza and find them permanent homes in Arab countries in the region is “out of the question,” Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Tuesday. “For the Netherlands, it is beyond doubt: Gaza belongs to the Palestinians,” Veldkamp said in a statement. This means an independent, viable Palestinian state alongside a …

Trump's bid to clean up, own Gaza: How friends and foes reacted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's bid to clean up, own Gaza: How friends and foes reacted

Firstpost  

President Trump has announced a controversial plan to take control of the Gaza Strip, proposing the forced relocation of Palestinians from the besieged enclave and raising concerns about potential ethnic cleansing. Here are some key reactions from around the world: Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Trump’s plan for the US to take control over the …

Trump's bid to clean up, own Gaza: How friends and foes reacted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's bid to clean up, own Gaza: How friends and foes reacted

Firstpost  

President Trump has announced a controversial plan to take control of the Gaza Strip, proposing the forced relocation of Palestinians from the besieged enclave and raising concerns about potential ethnic cleansing. During a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, Trump suggested that Palestinians would “love to leave” Gaza. Here are some key reactions from around the …

David Lammy says Palestinians 'must be able to live in their homelands in Gaza' amid Labour fury at Trump's 'ethnic cleansing' plan for US to seize the territory and resettle people in other countries
1 month, 3 weeks ago

David Lammy says Palestinians 'must be able to live in their homelands in Gaza' amid Labour fury at Trump's 'ethnic cleansing' plan for US to seize the territory and resettle people in other countries

Daily Mail  

David Lammy insisted Palestinians must be able to 'live in their homelands in Gaza' today after Donald Trump unveiled an extraordinary plan for the US to take control of Gaza. At a joint press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC last night, Mr Trump suggested Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip could be permanently resettled elsewhere. David …

Arab Countries Flatly Reject Trump's Gaza Takeover Proposal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arab Countries Flatly Reject Trump's Gaza Takeover Proposal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike. Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as …

What Donald Trump said on Gaza, his statement in full
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What Donald Trump said on Gaza, his statement in full

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves around the world after …

Trump’s suggestion the US ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s suggestion the US ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike. Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as the president detailed …

‘US will take over Gaza Strip’: Donald Trump after talks with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘US will take over Gaza Strip’: Donald Trump after talks with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States will “take over and own” the Gaza Strip. President Donald Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday. We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site,” AP quoted the US …

Key takeaways from Trump’s plan for the US to ‘take over’ Gaza
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Key takeaways from Trump’s plan for the US to ‘take over’ Gaza

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reporters at the White House Tuesday, during which the president laid out his plan for the US to “take over” Gaza, relocate Palestinians to neighboring countries, and redevelop the war-torn enclave into what he described as the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump’s shocking comments break with decades …

World reaction to Trump’s ‘take over’ and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World reaction to Trump’s ‘take over’ and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Hamas calls Trump’s idea a ‘recipe for generating chaos’ and says the people of Gaza will not allow their displacement. It’s time for my two-state solution colleagues to speak up.” CAIR, a US Muslim advocacy group “Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, not the United States, and President Trump’s call to expel Palestinians from their land is an absolute non-starter,” …

"Like a bad, sick joke": Trump's plan for a Gaza purge amounts to "ethnic cleansing," critics say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Like a bad, sick joke": Trump's plan for a Gaza purge amounts to "ethnic cleansing," critics say

Salon  

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a plan to ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip of its two million Palestinian inhabitants, suggesting that U.S. forces could then move in to occupy the area and transform the besieged territory into the “Riviera of the Middle East." The place has been hell.” A reporter then interjected: “Because it’s their home, sir!” Netanyahu, the man …

Donald Trump suggests US could 'take over' Gaza and Palestinians be resettled in other nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump suggests US could 'take over' Gaza and Palestinians be resettled in other nations

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has suggested the United States "will take over the Gaza strip" during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Speaking from the White House, the US president said Palestinians should be permanently relocated from Gaza and moved to different countries, saying Gaza was now a "demolition site" that no-one would want …

Key takeaways from Trump’s plan for the US to ‘take over’ Gaza
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Key takeaways from Trump’s plan for the US to ‘take over’ Gaza

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reporters at the White House Tuesday, during which the president laid out his plan for the US to “take over” Gaza, relocate Palestinians to neighboring countries, and redevelop the war-torn enclave into what he described as the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump’s shocking comments break with decades …

Trump suggests permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump suggests permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza

Hindustan Times  

By Jeff Mason and Kanishka Singh Trump suggests permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza, saying people there had no alternative but to leave the Palestinian enclave devastated by Israel's military assault. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Trump, who was to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, first floated …

Arab nations reject Trump’s call to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Arab nations reject Trump’s call to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries

CNN  

CNN — A key group of Arab nations have said they “firmly” reject any efforts to resettle or evict Palestinians from Gaza, after US President Donald Trump said he wanted to “clean out” the enclave and move its population to neighboring countries. Without specifically referencing the president’s proposal, the ministers reiterated a commitment to rebuilding the enclave while ensuring “the …

Egypt, Jordan leaders reject Trump’s suggestion to take in Palestinians
2 months ago

Egypt, Jordan leaders reject Trump’s suggestion to take in Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says ‘displacement of the Palestinian people is an injustice’ after US president repeats call for Egypt and Jordan to accept Gaza residents. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah have rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, days after United States President Donald Trump suggested that Arab countries take in Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip. …

Trump renews ‘clean out’ Gaza call, presses for moving Palestinians to Jordan, Egypt; meet with Netanyahu soon
2 months ago

Trump renews ‘clean out’ Gaza call, presses for moving Palestinians to Jordan, Egypt; meet with Netanyahu soon

Firstpost  

In what observers have called ethnic cleansing, US President Donald Trump has said that Palestinians from Gaza Strip should be relocated to Egypt or Jordan US President Donald Trump has repeated his call to relocate Palestinians from Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan. In his latest remarks aboard the Air Force One, Trump on Monday evening said that he wants …

Why Egypt and Jordan rejected Donald Trump's proposal of taking in Palestinians from Gaza
2 months ago

Why Egypt and Jordan rejected Donald Trump's proposal of taking in Palestinians from Gaza

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the Gaza Strip has been firmly rejected by leaders of both countries. US President Donald Trump’s proposal that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip was firmly rejected by leaders of both nations. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi called his country’s rejection of …

Trump wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza. Here’s what this could mean for the Middle East
2 months ago

Trump wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza. Here’s what this could mean for the Middle East

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “clean out” the Gaza Strip by moving more than a million Palestinians to neighboring countries has drawn sharp criticism, with opponents condemning it as ethnic cleansing and warning of regional chaos. ‘A second Palestinian Nakba’ “If they were to… accept being participants in and hosting Palestinians in an ethnic cleansing, that …

Trump floats plan to clean out Gaza
2 months ago

Trump floats plan to clean out Gaza

Deccan Chronicle  

Gaza Strip: US President Donald Trump has floated a plan to “clean out” Gaza and sending its residents to Egypt and Jordan, even as he revoked a ban on the shipment of 2,000-lb bombs to Israel. For Palestinians, any attempt to move them from Gaza would evoke dark historical memories of what the Arab world calls the “Nakba” or catastrophe …

Trump floats ‘clean out' Gaza plan, says expect Egypt and Jordan to take more Palestinian refugees
Top News
2 months ago

Trump floats ‘clean out' Gaza plan, says expect Egypt and Jordan to take more Palestinian refugees

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump called for Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab nations to take in more Palestinian refugees from Gaza following the ceasefire after Israel’s campaign in the region. He also suggested relocating Palestinians to “clear out” the Gaza Strip to address long-standing conflicts. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab nations should take …

Trump suggests his plan for Gaza Strip is to ‘clean out the whole thing’
2 months ago

Trump suggests his plan for Gaza Strip is to ‘clean out the whole thing’

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump indicated Saturday that he had spoken with the king of Jordan about potentially building housing and moving more than 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, a remarkable proposal from a sitting US president. Almost everything’s demolished, and people are dying there, so I’d rather get involved with some of the Arab nations and …

Wilders' West Bank visit raises hackles of coalition partners
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wilders' West Bank visit raises hackles of coalition partners

Dutch News  

Geert Wilders has come under fire for visiting an illegal settlement on the occupied West Bank during his 36-hour visit to Israel. Foreign affairs minister Caspar Veldkamp made clear last month that Wilders was free to travel abroad as an MP, but his visit was not sanctioned by the government. “No responsibility” Eric van den Burg, foreign affairs spokesman for …

Wilders to visit West Bank and meet Netanyahu on trip to Israel
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wilders to visit West Bank and meet Netanyahu on trip to Israel

Dutch News  

Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right PVV party, will visit the occupied West Bank as part of his controversial visit to Israel which will also include meetings with president Isaac Herzog and prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Foreign affairs minister Caspar Veldkamp made clear that the visit was not sanctioned by the government and if Wilders set foot in an illegal …

PVV leader Wilders visiting illegal Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PVV leader Wilders visiting illegal Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank today

NL Times  

PVV leader Geert Wilders is currently in Israel and plans to visit an illegal Israeli settlement on the occupied West Bank on Monday, he said on X. Last month, the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant due to indications that they “bear criminal responsibility” for several crimes, including using …

Wilders is free to visit Israeli settlements, Dutch Prime Minister says
4 months, 1 week ago

Wilders is free to visit Israeli settlements, Dutch Prime Minister says

NL Times  

Geert Wilders can indeed visit illegal Israeli settlements without violating agreements with his coalition partners, according to Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Whether Wilders wants to visit Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, whose arrest has been ordered by the International Criminal Court, or settlements that violate international law that the Cabinet promised to adhere to in the basic line. We can have …

Dutch Foreign Min., Wilders pressing charges over Israel leaks
4 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Foreign Min., Wilders pressing charges over Israel leaks

NL Times  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pressing charges over the leak of confidential diplomatic documents about the situation in the Gaza Strip and Minister Caspar Veldkamp’s now-canceled visit to Israel. On Thursday, PVV leader Geert Wilders also announced that he was pressing charges over an information leak revealing his plan to visit illegal Israeli settlements on the West Bank. Also …

A post-Trump Palestine
4 years, 2 months ago

A post-Trump Palestine

Al Jazeera  

For decades, Palestinians have suffered under Israeli colonial occupation backed and empowered by US political, financial, and military support. This process continued almost undisturbed by international scrutiny for years, under the cover of Washington’s “peace process” and its self-declared position as mediator between the Palestinian and Israeli sides. Copying the language of previous US “peace initiatives”, the proposal promised “peace” …

Ex-Trump envoy: For Palestinians and Israelis this is the deal that can be done now (opinion)
5 years ago

Ex-Trump envoy: For Palestinians and Israelis this is the deal that can be done now (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jason D. Greenblatt is a former assistant to the president and special representative for international negotiations in the Trump administration. The complexities were many, but one issue stood out: While successive Israeli governments had acknowledged the Palestinians’ ultimate goal — some form of a Palestinian state or self-determination — the Palestinian leadership continues to refuse to acknowledge Israel’s …

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