US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza has triggered global backlash. The Trump administration appeared to backtrack as the UN chief warned against "ethnic cleansing." Tensions rise over the controversial remark.

Global outrage after Trump's Gaza proposal triggers backlash and UN warning

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A day after President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel said it would join Trump and do the same. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa&rsquo;ar took to the social media platform X on Wednesday (Feb 5) and said, "Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC."&nbsp;
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He alleged that UNHRC has "traditionally protected" those who violate human rights.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The UNHRC has traditionally protected human rights abusers by allowing them to hide from scrutiny, and instead obsessively demonizes the one democracy in the Middle East - Israel,&rdquo; said Sa&rsquo;ar.&nbsp;
He further accused the body of attacking democracy and being antisemitic. &ldquo;Israel will not accept this discrimination any longer!&rdquo; Sa&rsquo;ar said.&nbsp;
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Israel welcomes President Trump&rsquo;s decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC. The UNHRC has traditionally protected human rights abusers by allowing them to hide from scrutiny, and&hellip;
&mdash; Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) <a href="https://twitter.com/gidonsaar/status/1887190864218210732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
He shared some data in his post claiming that under the UNHRC, Israel has been subject to more than 100 condemnatory resolutions, which is over 20 per cent of all the resolutions passed in the body.&nbsp;
The announcement came when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US and attended a press conference with him in Washington.&nbsp;
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<h2>America's departure from 'anti-semitic' UNHRC&nbsp;</h2>
Trump on Tuesday (Feb 4) announced in a press conference that America is departing from "anti-semitic" UNHRC and UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency).&nbsp;
"I'm also pleased to announce that this afternoon the United States withdrew from the anti-semitic UN Human Rights Council and ended all of the support for the UN Relief and Works Agency, which funnelled money to Hamas and which was very disloyal to humanity. Today I also took action to restore our maximum pressure policy on the Iranian regime. And we will once again enforce the most aggressive possible sanctions, drive Iranian oil exports to zero, and diminish the regime's capacity to fund terrorism.
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"I'm also pleased to announce that this afternoon the United States withdrew from the anti-semitic UN Human Rights Council and ended all of the support for the UN Relief and Works Agency, which funnelled money to Hamas and which was very disloyal to humanity," Trump said in the announcement.&nbsp;
"Today I also took action to restore our maximum pressure policy on the Iranian regime. And we will once again enforce the most aggressive possible sanctions, drive Iranian oil exports to zero, and diminish the regime's capacity to fund terror throughout the region and the world," he added.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | A day after President Donald Trump announced the US withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel said it would join Trump and do the same.

A day after President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel said it would join Trump and do the same. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar took to the social media platform X on Wednesday (Feb 5) and said, "Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC." Also read: Watch: As Trump pulls a chair for Netanyahu, netizens ask 'Who's president of United States?' He alleged that UNHRC has "traditionally protected" those who violate human rights. “The UNHRC has traditionally protected human rights abusers by allowing them to hide from scrutiny, and instead obsessively demonizes the one democracy in the Middle East - Israel,” said Sa’ar. He further accused the body of attacking democracy and being antisemitic. “Israel will not accept this discrimination any longer!” Sa’ar said. Israel welcomes President Trump’s decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC. The UNHRC has traditionally protected human rights abusers by allowing them to hide from scrutiny, and… — Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) February 5, 2025 He shared some data in his post claiming that under the UNHRC, Israel has been subject to more than 100 condemnatory resolutions, which is over 20 per cent of all the resolutions passed in the body. The announcement came when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US and attended a press conference with him in Washington. Also read: ‘That was a great operation’: Trump says as Netanyahu gifts golden pager to US president America's departure from 'anti-semitic' UNHRC Trump on Tuesday (Feb 4) announced in a press conference that America is departing from "anti-semitic" UNHRC and UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency). "I'm also pleased to announce that this afternoon the United States withdrew from the anti-semitic UN Human Rights Council and ended all of the support for the UN Relief and Works Agency, which funnelled money to Hamas and which was very disloyal to humanity. Today I also took action to restore our maximum pressure policy on the Iranian regime. And we will once again enforce the most aggressive possible sanctions, drive Iranian oil exports to zero, and diminish the regime's capacity to fund terrorism. WATCH: Trump Netanyahu meet: Trump says US 'will take over Gaza Strip' "I'm also pleased to announce that this afternoon the United States withdrew from the anti-semitic UN Human Rights Council and ended all of the support for the UN Relief and Works Agency, which funnelled money to Hamas and which was very disloyal to humanity," Trump said in the announcement. "Today I also took action to restore our maximum pressure policy on the Iranian regime. And we will once again enforce the most aggressive possible sanctions, drive Iranian oil exports to zero, and diminish the regime's capacity to fund terror throughout the region and the world," he added. WATCH: Trump envisions long-term US ownership of Gaza, Netanyahu praises Trump's stance (With inputs from agencies)

After US, Israel announces departure from 'anti-semitic' UN Human Rights Council

US President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4). Watch in for more details!

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a key campaign promise.
"From now on, women&rsquo;s sports will be only for women," Trump declared as he signed the order at the White House, surrounded by dozens of children and female athletes.
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<h2>'War on women sports'</h2>
Trump, in line with his campaign narrative, exclaimed "With this executive order the war on women's sports is over," as he signed the 'No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order'.
"We will defend the proud tradition of female athletes, and we will not allow men to beat up, injure and cheat our women and our girls," he added to applause and cheers.
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<h2>How will the order work?</h2>
The order empowers federal agencies to withhold funding from schools that permit transgender athletes to compete in women&rsquo;s sports.
"If you let men take over women's sports teams or invade your locker rooms, you will be investigated... and risk your federal funding," said Trump vowing to extend the initiative globally.&nbsp;
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The US President, as per APF, announced plans to pressure the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to revise its rules on transgender athletes before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He said that he has ordered his Secretary of State Marco Rubio to "make it clear" to the IOC that "we want them to change everything having to do with the Olympics and having to do with this absolutely ridiculous subject."
Furthermore, he has instructed Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem to reject visa applications "made by men attempting to fraudulently enter the United States while identifying themselves as women athletes to try and get into the Games."
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<h2>Trump's war against 'transgender ideology'</h2>
Since his inauguration, the Republican has repeatedly targeted gender non-conforming people in a blitz of orders that push radical right-wing agenda.
During his inauguration speech, he announced that America will now only recognise two genders: Male and Female. Days later, he signed an order banning transgender troops from the military. He has since also ordered a restriction on gender transition procedures for people under the age of 19.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Discover the latest executive order by Trump banning transgender athletes from women's sports, a move supposedly aimed at protecting female athletes' rights and integrity.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a key campaign promise. "From now on, women’s sports will be only for women," Trump declared as he signed the order at the White House, surrounded by dozens of children and female athletes. Also read | Five key barriers to Trump’s Gaza control plan 'War on women sports' Trump, in line with his campaign narrative, exclaimed "With this executive order the war on women's sports is over," as he signed the 'No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order'. "We will defend the proud tradition of female athletes, and we will not allow men to beat up, injure and cheat our women and our girls," he added to applause and cheers. Also read | Trump's Gaza fantasy diplomacy sparks fury among Arab states How will the order work? The order empowers federal agencies to withhold funding from schools that permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. "If you let men take over women's sports teams or invade your locker rooms, you will be investigated... and risk your federal funding," said Trump vowing to extend the initiative globally. Also read | Federal judge temporarily halts Trump’s birthright citizenship order The US President, as per APF, announced plans to pressure the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to revise its rules on transgender athletes before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He said that he has ordered his Secretary of State Marco Rubio to "make it clear" to the IOC that "we want them to change everything having to do with the Olympics and having to do with this absolutely ridiculous subject." Furthermore, he has instructed Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem to reject visa applications "made by men attempting to fraudulently enter the United States while identifying themselves as women athletes to try and get into the Games." Watch | Trump faces backlash as egg prices defy promises Trump's war against 'transgender ideology' Since his inauguration, the Republican has repeatedly targeted gender non-conforming people in a blitz of orders that push radical right-wing agenda. During his inauguration speech, he announced that America will now only recognise two genders: Male and Female. Days later, he signed an order banning transgender troops from the military. He has since also ordered a restriction on gender transition procedures for people under the age of 19. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump's recent announcement about his intention to 'take over' Gaza has sparked a wave of backlash and highlighted several significant challenges. Take a look:
<h2>Palestinian connection to Gaza</h2>
Trump's plan overlooks the deep-rooted connection Palestinians have to Gaza. Riyad Mansour, Palestine&rsquo;s envoy to the UN, made it clear: "Our homeland is our homeland," adding that Palestinians should be allowed to return to their original homes inside Israel if needed.
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<h2>Strong Arab opposition</h2>
Arab nations have strongly opposed Trump's proposal. Countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE condemned the plan, insisting that it undermines Palestinian rights.&nbsp;
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<h2>US Troops in Gaza?</h2>
One of the most controversial aspects of Trump's plan is sending US troops to Gaza, a move that would contradict his campaign promise of avoiding foreign military conflicts.&nbsp;
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<h2>Violation of international law</h2>
&nbsp;Trump&rsquo;s proposal would violate international law, specifically the rights of people under occupation. Experts note that control over Gaza can only be transferred with the consent of the sovereign authority, and neither Israel nor the Palestinian Authority can legally cede Gaza to the US.&nbsp;
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<h2>Israeli politics</h2>
While some Israeli leaders, particularly those on the far-right, have praised Trump&rsquo;s proposal, others within the Israeli political spectrum have expressed caution.&nbsp;
David Khalfa, a researcher at the Fondation Jean-Jaures in Paris said, "The far right is ecstatic, jubilant,"
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Donald Trump's recent announcement about his intention to 'take over' Gaza has sparked a wave of backlash. Arab nations have strongly opposed Trump's proposal.  

US President Donald Trump's recent announcement about his intention to 'take over' Gaza has sparked a wave of backlash and highlighted several significant challenges. Take a look: Palestinian connection to Gaza Trump's plan overlooks the deep-rooted connection Palestinians have to Gaza. Riyad Mansour, Palestine’s envoy to the UN, made it clear: "Our homeland is our homeland," adding that Palestinians should be allowed to return to their original homes inside Israel if needed. Also Read | ‘Will only put oil on the fire’: Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover faces international backlash Strong Arab opposition Arab nations have strongly opposed Trump's proposal. Countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE condemned the plan, insisting that it undermines Palestinian rights. Also Read | Federal judge temporarily halts Trump’s birthright citizenship order US Troops in Gaza? One of the most controversial aspects of Trump's plan is sending US troops to Gaza, a move that would contradict his campaign promise of avoiding foreign military conflicts. Also Read | 'Exaggerated': Trump on reports of US blowing Iran into smithereens, calls for 'nuclear peace agreement' Violation of international law Trump’s proposal would violate international law, specifically the rights of people under occupation. Experts note that control over Gaza can only be transferred with the consent of the sovereign authority, and neither Israel nor the Palestinian Authority can legally cede Gaza to the US. Also Read | Hamas 'tortured, executed' own fighters over same-sex relations, secret documents reveal: Report Israeli politics While some Israeli leaders, particularly those on the far-right, have praised Trump’s proposal, others within the Israeli political spectrum have expressed caution. David Khalfa, a researcher at the Fondation Jean-Jaures in Paris said, "The far right is ecstatic, jubilant," (With inputs from agencies)

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A federal judge on Wednesday (Feb 5) ordered a second temporary pause on Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented and temporary immigrants born in the US.
US district judge Deborah Boardman said no court in the country had endorsed the Trump administration&rsquo;s interpretation of the 14th Amendment. &ldquo;This court will not be the first,&rdquo; she said.
Donald Trump's executive order, issued during his inauguration week, was put on hold nationwide due to a lawsuit filed by four states in Washington.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">&ldquo;Blatantly unconstitutional&rdquo;</h2>
A judge deemed the order "blatantly unconstitutional." This legal challenge is just one of many, as a total of 22 states and various organisations have taken legal action to block the executive order.
Boardman, nominated by former president Joe Biden, agreed to the preliminary injunction after a hearing in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland. This decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by immigrant-rights advocacy groups Casa and the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, along with several expectant mothers.
Birthright citizenship is protected by Supreme Court precedent, Boardman said in her judgment, and she found it &ldquo;very likely&rdquo; the plaintiffs would succeed in their case as Trump&rsquo;s order &ldquo;conflicts with the plain language of the 14th Amendment.&rdquo;
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The Trump administration asserts that children of noncitizens are not &ldquo;subject to the jurisdiction&rdquo; of the United States and therefore not entitled to citizenship.
&ldquo;The Constitution does not harbour a windfall clause granting American citizenship to, inter alia: the children of those who have circumvented (or outright defied) federal immigration laws,&rdquo; the government argued in reply to the Maryland plaintiffs&rsquo; suit.
<h2 dir="ltr">The 14th Amendment</h2>
The 14th Amendment was added in the aftermath of the US Civil War to ensure citizenship for formerly enslaved people and free African Americans. It states: &ldquo;All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.&rdquo;
In a significant development, 18 Republican attorneys general have announced their intention to defend President Trump's order by joining a federal lawsuit in New Hampshire. This move comes as 22 states with Democratic attorneys general are actively seeking to block the order.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: A federal judge has issued a second temporary block on Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants in the US.

A federal judge on Wednesday (Feb 5) ordered a second temporary pause on Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented and temporary immigrants born in the US. US district judge Deborah Boardman said no court in the country had endorsed the Trump administration’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment. “This court will not be the first,” she said. Donald Trump's executive order, issued during his inauguration week, was put on hold nationwide due to a lawsuit filed by four states in Washington. Also read | Trump to sign executive order banning transgender athletes from female sports “Blatantly unconstitutional” A judge deemed the order "blatantly unconstitutional." This legal challenge is just one of many, as a total of 22 states and various organisations have taken legal action to block the executive order. Boardman, nominated by former president Joe Biden, agreed to the preliminary injunction after a hearing in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland. This decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by immigrant-rights advocacy groups Casa and the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, along with several expectant mothers. Birthright citizenship is protected by Supreme Court precedent, Boardman said in her judgment, and she found it “very likely” the plaintiffs would succeed in their case as Trump’s order “conflicts with the plain language of the 14th Amendment.” Also read | Cocaine ‘not worse than whisky’: Colombian president challenges US ties The Trump administration asserts that children of noncitizens are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and therefore not entitled to citizenship. “The Constitution does not harbour a windfall clause granting American citizenship to, inter alia: the children of those who have circumvented (or outright defied) federal immigration laws,” the government argued in reply to the Maryland plaintiffs’ suit. The 14th Amendment The 14th Amendment was added in the aftermath of the US Civil War to ensure citizenship for formerly enslaved people and free African Americans. It states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” In a significant development, 18 Republican attorneys general have announced their intention to defend President Trump's order by joining a federal lawsuit in New Hampshire. This move comes as 22 states with Democratic attorneys general are actively seeking to block the order. (With inputs from agencies)

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Trump aims to make Gaza great again. However, his vision does not align with what Palestinians would envision as greatness. Trump has announced his plans for post-war Gaza, which include the U.S. taking control of the Palestinian enclave. This would mean displacing the already war-torn Palestinians and transforming the small coastal territory into what he describes as the "Riviera of the Middle East." Is this Trump's concept of peace, or is it merely a colonial fantasy? And what does this mean for the Palestinians who have already lost everything?

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Donald Trump's Gaza takeover plan announcement creates ripples

Hamas & Arab Nations reject Trump's Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump's proposal of taking over and owning the Gaza Strip sparked worldwide criticism, with countries slamming Trump's move and calling it a "forced transfer" or "unacceptable issue".
Trump while holding a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that the US would take over and own the Gaza Strip, and deploy American troops in the region if necessary.
His announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries.
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<h2>Hamas says 'will only put oil in fire'</h2>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hamas" rel="dofollow">Hamas</a> said that the US President's proposal "will only put oil in the fire".
The Palestinian militant group added, "Our Palestinian people ... will not allow any state in the world to occupy our land or impose guardianship on our great Palestinian people who have offered rivers of blood to liberate our land from occupation and to establish our state with Jerusalem as its capital."
<h2>Palestinian Authority rejects Trump's plan</h2>
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas slammed Trump's proposal, expressing strong rejection of calls to seize the Gaza Strip and displace Palestinians outside their homeland.&nbsp;
Abbas's office said in a statement, adding that "legitimate Palestinian rights are not negotiable".
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<h2>United Nations says 'very surprising'</h2>
The head of the United Nations refugee agency called Trump's statement "very surprising".&nbsp;
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, told AFP that it was not "clear" what Trump's idea entailed, which made it difficult to comment on such a "sensitive issue".&nbsp;
<h2>Israel says plan 'could change history'</h2>
Israeli PM Netanyahu said that it was worth paying attention to this idea and that US control of the Gaza Strip "could change history".&nbsp;
Further, Israel's far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to "definitively bury...the dangerous idea of a Palestinian state".
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<h2>Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without...'</h2>
Saudi Arabian foreign ministry, in a statement, rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinians from their land. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has affirmed the kingdom&rsquo;s position in a "clear and explicit manner" that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances.&rdquo;
"His Royal Highness emphasised that Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without that," the ministry added.&nbsp;
<h2>United Kingdom says 'Palestinians must be allowed home'</h2>
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the Palestinians must be allowed home, adding that "they must be allowed to rebuild, and we should be with them in that rebuild on the way to a two-state solution.&rdquo;
<h2>France says Gaza not be controlled by 'third party'</h2>
The French Foreign Ministry said that Gaza should not be controlled by a "third party".&nbsp;
"France will continue to campaign for the implementation of the two-state solution, the only one that can guarantee long-term peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike," the ministry said.
<h2>China opposes 'forced transfer'</h2>
China's foreign ministry spokesman said that it opposed the "forced transfer" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;
"China has always maintained that Palestinian rule over Palestinians is the basic principle of the post-war governance of Gaza," Lin Jian said.&nbsp;
<h2>Turkey calls it 'unacceptable issue'</h2>
Turkey slammed Trump's proposal and called it an "unacceptable issue".&nbsp;
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the official news agency Anadolu that relocating Palestinians from Gaza was something "neither we nor the region can accept". He added it was "wrong to even bring it up for discussion".
<h2>Egypt reaffirms support to PA</h2>
Egypt reaffirmed support to Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas, and called for the authority to govern the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for the swift reconstruction of Gaza, without the displacement of Palestinians.
<h2>Brazil calls it 'almost incomprehensible'</h2>
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Trump's idea "something almost incomprehensible".&nbsp;
He further said that "what happened in Gaza was a genocide, and honestly, I don't know if the United States, which is involved in all this (in terms of support for Israel) would be the best placed to take care of Gaza."
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Trump while holding a meeting with Netanyahu vowed that the US would take over and own the Gaza Strip, and deploy American troops in the region if necessary.

US President Donald Trump's proposal of taking over and owning the Gaza Strip sparked worldwide criticism, with countries slamming Trump's move and calling it a "forced transfer" or "unacceptable issue". Trump while holding a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that the US would take over and own the Gaza Strip, and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. His announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries. Also read: 'We will own it': Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza in press conference with Netanyahu Hamas says 'will only put oil in fire' Hamas said that the US President's proposal "will only put oil in the fire". The Palestinian militant group added, "Our Palestinian people ... will not allow any state in the world to occupy our land or impose guardianship on our great Palestinian people who have offered rivers of blood to liberate our land from occupation and to establish our state with Jerusalem as its capital." Palestinian Authority rejects Trump's plan Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas slammed Trump's proposal, expressing strong rejection of calls to seize the Gaza Strip and displace Palestinians outside their homeland. Abbas's office said in a statement, adding that "legitimate Palestinian rights are not negotiable". Also read: Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meet, White House official calls Gaza a ‘demolition site’ United Nations says 'very surprising' The head of the United Nations refugee agency called Trump's statement "very surprising". Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, told AFP that it was not "clear" what Trump's idea entailed, which made it difficult to comment on such a "sensitive issue". Israel says plan 'could change history' Israeli PM Netanyahu said that it was worth paying attention to this idea and that US control of the Gaza Strip "could change history". Further, Israel's far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to "definitively bury...the dangerous idea of a Palestinian state". Also read: Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire with President Trump during ‘historic’ US visit Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without...' Saudi Arabian foreign ministry, in a statement, rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinians from their land. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has affirmed the kingdom’s position in a "clear and explicit manner" that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances.” "His Royal Highness emphasised that Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without that," the ministry added. United Kingdom says 'Palestinians must be allowed home' UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the Palestinians must be allowed home, adding that "they must be allowed to rebuild, and we should be with them in that rebuild on the way to a two-state solution.” France says Gaza not be controlled by 'third party' The French Foreign Ministry said that Gaza should not be controlled by a "third party". "France will continue to campaign for the implementation of the two-state solution, the only one that can guarantee long-term peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike," the ministry said. China opposes 'forced transfer' China's foreign ministry spokesman said that it opposed the "forced transfer" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. "China has always maintained that Palestinian rule over Palestinians is the basic principle of the post-war governance of Gaza," Lin Jian said. Turkey calls it 'unacceptable issue' Turkey slammed Trump's proposal and called it an "unacceptable issue". Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the official news agency Anadolu that relocating Palestinians from Gaza was something "neither we nor the region can accept". He added it was "wrong to even bring it up for discussion". Egypt reaffirms support to PA Egypt reaffirmed support to Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas, and called for the authority to govern the Gaza Strip. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for the swift reconstruction of Gaza, without the displacement of Palestinians. Brazil calls it 'almost incomprehensible' Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Trump's idea "something almost incomprehensible". He further said that "what happened in Gaza was a genocide, and honestly, I don't know if the United States, which is involved in all this (in terms of support for Israel) would be the best placed to take care of Gaza." (With inputs from agencies)

‘Will only put oil on fire’: Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover faces international backlash

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Jared Kushner, former White House senior adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, reportedly played a major role in shaping Trump&rsquo;s proposal for US control over Gaza.&nbsp;
According to Puck News, Kushner was involved in drafting the statement Trump made during a White House briefing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan suggests clearing Palestinians from Gaza for redevelopment.
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<h2>Netanyahu&rsquo;s position on the plan</h2>
Sources cited by Puck News claim that Netanyahu had not requested Trump to pursue such a strategy in advance. The report suggests that the idea may have originated from Kushner, who has previously advocated for reshaping Gaza&rsquo;s future.
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<h2>Kushner&rsquo;s past remarks on Gaza</h2>
During a Harvard event last year, Kushner described Gaza&rsquo;s coastal land as &ldquo;valuable waterfront property&rdquo; and suggested moving out its residents to allow for redevelopment.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a little bit of an unfortunate situation there, but I think from Israel&rsquo;s perspective, I would do my best to move the people out and then clean it up,&rdquo; he further added. &ldquo;But I don&rsquo;t think that Israel has stated that they don&rsquo;t want the people to move back there afterward.&rdquo;
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<h2>Netanyahu&rsquo;s meetings with US officials</h2>
Netanyahu is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance today, as reported by The Times of Israel. He is also scheduled to hold discussions with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on key regional issues.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Kushner was involved in drafting the statement Trump made during a White House briefing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan suggests clearing Palestinians from Gaza for its redevelopment.

Jared Kushner, former White House senior adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, reportedly played a major role in shaping Trump’s proposal for US control over Gaza. According to Puck News, Kushner was involved in drafting the statement Trump made during a White House briefing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plan suggests clearing Palestinians from Gaza for redevelopment. Also Read | 'Exaggerated': Trump on reports of US blowing Iran into smithereens, calls for 'nuclear peace agreement' Netanyahu’s position on the plan Sources cited by Puck News claim that Netanyahu had not requested Trump to pursue such a strategy in advance. The report suggests that the idea may have originated from Kushner, who has previously advocated for reshaping Gaza’s future. Also Read | Who are the deported migrants? US military plane brings back 104 Indian nationals Kushner’s past remarks on Gaza During a Harvard event last year, Kushner described Gaza’s coastal land as “valuable waterfront property” and suggested moving out its residents to allow for redevelopment. Also Read | Cocaine ‘not worse than whisky’: Colombian president challenges US ties “It’s a little bit of an unfortunate situation there, but I think from Israel’s perspective, I would do my best to move the people out and then clean it up,” he further added. “But I don’t think that Israel has stated that they don’t want the people to move back there afterward.” Also Read | Everything to know about shooter behind Swedish’s deadliest mass shooting Netanyahu’s meetings with US officials Netanyahu is set to meet US Vice President JD Vance today, as reported by The Times of Israel. He is also scheduled to hold discussions with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on key regional issues. (With inputs from agencies)

Kushner played key role in Trump’s Gaza strategy: Report

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) said that he would not like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/iran-nuclear-weapon" rel="dofollow">Iran</a> to have nuclear weapons, but would prefer a "Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement" on which the US should begin working on it "immediately".&nbsp;
Trump shared a post on Truth Social, saying that he wants Iran to be a "great and successful country".&nbsp;
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He further rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated".&nbsp;
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"Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED. I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper," Trump posted on Truth Social.&nbsp;
"We should start working on it immediately, and have a big Middle East Celebration when it is signed and completed," he added in the post.&nbsp;
Netanyahu visited the White House on Tuesday to meet US President Donald Trump and hold a meeting with him.&nbsp;
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Netanyahu suggested that Trump's "willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas" will help the Jewish nation achieve its goals of eliminating Hamas amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
<h2>'Iran would be obliterated'</h2>
Trump on Tuesday said that he has given his advisers instructions to obliterate Iran if it assassinates him.&nbsp;
"If they did that, they would be obliterated. I've left instructions. If they do it, they get obliterated, there won&rsquo;t be anything left," he said.
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The US officials said that a threat from Iran against the US president led to intensified security measures in the days leading up to his July campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when he was shot in the ear.&nbsp;
Moreover, on Tuesday, Trump announced the reinstatement of his administration's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran, what he called a strategy aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions by targeting its vital oil exports.&nbsp;
This just comes after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated". 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) said that he would not like Iran to have nuclear weapons, but would prefer a "Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement" on which the US should begin working on it "immediately". Trump shared a post on Truth Social, saying that he wants Iran to be a "great and successful country". He further rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated". Also read: Iran looking for quick ways to build nuclear weapon, says US: Report "Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED. I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper," Trump posted on Truth Social. "We should start working on it immediately, and have a big Middle East Celebration when it is signed and completed," he added in the post. Netanyahu visited the White House on Tuesday to meet US President Donald Trump and hold a meeting with him. Also read: Trump re-designates Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as ‘foreign terrorist organisation’ Netanyahu suggested that Trump's "willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas" will help the Jewish nation achieve its goals of eliminating Hamas amid the ongoing war in Gaza. 'Iran would be obliterated' Trump on Tuesday said that he has given his advisers instructions to obliterate Iran if it assassinates him. "If they did that, they would be obliterated. I've left instructions. If they do it, they get obliterated, there won’t be anything left," he said. Also read: Yemen's Houthi rebels call US 'terrorist organisation' label 'bias for Israel', Iran condemns move The US officials said that a threat from Iran against the US president led to intensified security measures in the days leading up to his July campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when he was shot in the ear. Moreover, on Tuesday, Trump announced the reinstatement of his administration's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran, what he called a strategy aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions by targeting its vital oil exports. This just comes after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (With inputs from agencies)

'Exaggerated': Trump on reports of US blowing Iran into smithereens, calls for 'nuclear peace agreement'

US President Donald Trump has once again become a talk of social media after a video of him was shared. In the video, he is seen pulling a chair for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the White House on Tuesday.&nbsp;
Netizens reacted to the video, some of them criticising the move, while some called him a "gentleman".
One user posted the video with the caption, "You are president of the US, not Netanyahu's slave." He added, "Netanyahu humiliated Trump and America today."
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🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 NETANYAHU HUMILIATED TRUMP &amp; AMERICA TODAY! YOU ARE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, NOT NETANYAHU'S SLAVE <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>! <a href="https://t.co/pLd04EMwQi">pic.twitter.com/pLd04EMwQi</a>
&mdash; Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonhinklle/status/1887083806017847507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
While another user questioned, "Who's the President of the United States?
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Who's President of the United States?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Netanyahu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Netanyahu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a> <a href="https://t.co/N9BM1JoDYj">pic.twitter.com/N9BM1JoDYj</a>
&mdash; elina e (@elina_e6031) <a href="https://twitter.com/elina_e6031/status/1887062136288899362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
While the users commented on the viral posts, calling Trump a "waiter" at a restaurant serving Netanyahu.&nbsp;
Another post went viral, in which the user captioned, "The real president of US. World is being ruled by some evil billionaires and Jew Bankers who employ people like Netanyahu who then employs people like Trump, Biden, Farage, Bedinoch, and Starmer."
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The real president of US. World is being ruled by some evil billionaires and Jew Bankers who employ people like Netanyahu who then employs people like Trump, Biden, Farage, Bedinoch and Starmer. <a href="https://t.co/IWVy8t85GM">pic.twitter.com/IWVy8t85GM</a>
&mdash; Dr F N. (@boredtweeple) <a href="https://twitter.com/boredtweeple/status/1887067805599621339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
One user posted, "From the President of the United States to a waiter for an Israeli official."&nbsp;
Trump and Netanyahu met in the United States on Tuesday and held a joint press conference, addressing issues including the Gaza ceasefire and Iran.&nbsp;
Both leaders discussed the fate of Gaza, in which Trump vowed that the US would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary.
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Trump said Palestinians could live their lives in &ldquo;peace and harmony&rdquo; somewhere else, and added, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We&rsquo;ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site."&nbsp;
The US President's announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries.
The Israeli PM responded to the US president's announcement and said the takeover of Gaza by the US is "worthwhile" to pursue.
&ldquo;He sees a different future for that piece of land that has been the focus of so much terrorism, so much, so many attacks against us, so many, so many trials and so many tribulations,&rdquo; Netanyahu said in a press briefing.&nbsp;
The Israeli PM said that Trump's idea could "change history"
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<h2>Netanyahu gifts Trump 'golden pager'</h2>
The Israeli prime minister reportedly gifted US President Donald Trump a golden pager and a regular one, during his meeting at the White House. The gift was a reference to the deadly operation that decimated the Hezbollah terror group.&nbsp;
"That was a great operation,&rdquo; Trump responded, according to a Channel 12 report.&nbsp;
In a gesture of return gift, Trump gave Netanyahu a photo of the two of them from the visit, with the dedication &ldquo;To Bibi, a great leader.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World Trending: One user posted the video with the caption, "You are president of the US, not Netanyahu's slave.". He added, "Netanyahu humiliated Trump and America today."

US President Donald Trump has once again become a talk of social media after a video of him was shared. In the video, he is seen pulling a chair for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the White House on Tuesday. Netizens reacted to the video, some of them criticising the move, while some called him a "gentleman". One user posted the video with the caption, "You are president of the US, not Netanyahu's slave." He added, "Netanyahu humiliated Trump and America today." Also read: 'That was a great operation': Trump says as Netanyahu gifts US president a golden pager 🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 NETANYAHU HUMILIATED TRUMP & AMERICA TODAY! YOU ARE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, NOT NETANYAHU'S SLAVE @realDonaldTrump! pic.twitter.com/pLd04EMwQi — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) February 5, 2025 While another user questioned, "Who's the President of the United States? Who's President of the United States?#Netanyahu #Trump pic.twitter.com/N9BM1JoDYj — elina e (@elina_e6031) February 5, 2025 While the users commented on the viral posts, calling Trump a "waiter" at a restaurant serving Netanyahu. Another post went viral, in which the user captioned, "The real president of US. World is being ruled by some evil billionaires and Jew Bankers who employ people like Netanyahu who then employs people like Trump, Biden, Farage, Bedinoch, and Starmer." Also read: 'We will own it': Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza in press conference with Netanyahu The real president of US. World is being ruled by some evil billionaires and Jew Bankers who employ people like Netanyahu who then employs people like Trump, Biden, Farage, Bedinoch and Starmer. pic.twitter.com/IWVy8t85GM — Dr F N. (@boredtweeple) February 5, 2025 One user posted, "From the President of the United States to a waiter for an Israeli official." Trump and Netanyahu met in the United States on Tuesday and held a joint press conference, addressing issues including the Gaza ceasefire and Iran. Both leaders discussed the fate of Gaza, in which Trump vowed that the US would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Also read: Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel, Hamas await talks for Gaza truce phase 2 Trump said Palestinians could live their lives in “peace and harmony” somewhere else, and added, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site." The US President's announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries. The Israeli PM responded to the US president's announcement and said the takeover of Gaza by the US is "worthwhile" to pursue. “He sees a different future for that piece of land that has been the focus of so much terrorism, so much, so many attacks against us, so many, so many trials and so many tribulations,” Netanyahu said in a press briefing. The Israeli PM said that Trump's idea could "change history" Also read: ‘We’re just getting started’: White House recaps two weeks of Trump presidency in 95 seconds Netanyahu gifts Trump 'golden pager' The Israeli prime minister reportedly gifted US President Donald Trump a golden pager and a regular one, during his meeting at the White House. The gift was a reference to the deadly operation that decimated the Hezbollah terror group. "That was a great operation,” Trump responded, according to a Channel 12 report. In a gesture of return gift, Trump gave Netanyahu a photo of the two of them from the visit, with the dedication “To Bibi, a great leader.” (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: As Trump pulls a chair for Netanyahu, netizens ask 'Who's president of United States?'

US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s 'patronising' reply to an Afghan reporter about her accent during his press conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4) has sparked outrage online.&nbsp;
Trump told a journalist from Afghanistan that she has a &ldquo;beautiful accent&rdquo; but that he didn&rsquo;t understand what she was saying. Instead of attempting to answer her question, he swiftly moved on to take a question from another journalist.
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<h2 dir="ltr">'Little hard time understanding you': Trump</h2>
This exchange occurred during a press conference with Netanyahu, shortly after Trump proposed that the US take control of Gaza.&nbsp;
Reporter Nazira Karimi asked Trump about his plan to change Afganistan&rsquo;s situation. She said, &ldquo;You have any plan to change Afghanistan&rsquo;s situation? Are you able to recognise the Taliban, because, I&rsquo;m an Afghan journalist?&rdquo;
Responding to this, Trump said that he&rsquo;s having a little hard time understanding her. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m having a little hard time understanding you. Where are you from?&rdquo; he said.
Karimi said: &ldquo;Afghanistan.&rdquo;
Trump then said: &ldquo;Oh, actually, it&rsquo;s a beautiful voice and a beautiful accent. The only problem is I can&rsquo;t understand a word you&rsquo;re saying. But, I just say this. Good luck, and live in peace.&rdquo;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Trump turned to another reporter</h2>
Although Karimi tried to say something, the US President had already turned to another reporter.
Trump&rsquo;s response to the reporter sparked outrage online, with critics accusing him of swerving the question and making fun of the reporter. Some described the president&rsquo;s treatment of the journalist as &ldquo;patronizing.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, the supporters of the US President hailed the moment as &ldquo;hilarious.&rdquo;
Last week, Trump acolyte Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked anger with a post about the accent of French correspondent Sonia Dridi during a White House press briefing.&nbsp;
&ldquo;How about that accent from that reporter? I think we need to throw out all the foreign press! American media first!&rdquo; the Republican congresswoman wrote on social media.
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: Outrage erupted online following President Trump's response to an Afghan reporter's accent during a press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu. 

US President Donald Trump’s 'patronising' reply to an Afghan reporter about her accent during his press conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4) has sparked outrage online. Trump told a journalist from Afghanistan that she has a “beautiful accent” but that he didn’t understand what she was saying. Instead of attempting to answer her question, he swiftly moved on to take a question from another journalist. Also read | Who are the deported migrants? US military plane brings back 104 Indian nationals 'Little hard time understanding you': Trump This exchange occurred during a press conference with Netanyahu, shortly after Trump proposed that the US take control of Gaza. Reporter Nazira Karimi asked Trump about his plan to change Afganistan’s situation. She said, “You have any plan to change Afghanistan’s situation? Are you able to recognise the Taliban, because, I’m an Afghan journalist?” Responding to this, Trump said that he’s having a little hard time understanding her. “I’m having a little hard time understanding you. Where are you from?” he said. Karimi said: “Afghanistan.” Trump then said: “Oh, actually, it’s a beautiful voice and a beautiful accent. The only problem is I can’t understand a word you’re saying. But, I just say this. Good luck, and live in peace.” Also read | 'That was a great operation': Trump says as Netanyahu gifts US president a golden pager Trump turned to another reporter Although Karimi tried to say something, the US President had already turned to another reporter. Trump’s response to the reporter sparked outrage online, with critics accusing him of swerving the question and making fun of the reporter. Some described the president’s treatment of the journalist as “patronizing.” Meanwhile, the supporters of the US President hailed the moment as “hilarious.” Last week, Trump acolyte Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked anger with a post about the accent of French correspondent Sonia Dridi during a White House press briefing. “How about that accent from that reporter? I think we need to throw out all the foreign press! American media first!” the Republican congresswoman wrote on social media. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s ‘patronising’ reply to Afghan reporter’s accent raises netizens’ eyebrows

'US will take over the Gaza strip,' says Donald Trump after meeting with Netanyahu

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In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4) US President Donald Trump vowed to "take over the Gaza Strip".
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Meanwhile, Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from UN bodies and stop funding to the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA).
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Polling for Delhi Assembly elections started on Wednesday (Feb 5) in which over 15.6 million will cast their ballot for all 70 constituencies. Check the live updates. In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4) US President Donald Trump vowed to "take over the Gaza Strip". In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is willing to have discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin "If that is the only set-up in which we can bring peace to the citizens of Ukraine." Meanwhile, Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from UN bodies and stop funding to the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA). Click on the headlines for more Delhi Election 2025 Voting Day LIVE Updates: President Droupadi Murmu, EAM Jaishankar, Rahul Gandhi cast vote Voting has started for the Delhi Assembly elections, with over 1.56 crore voters expected to cast their votes. All 70 constituencies are voting in a single phase today, with 13,766 polling stations set up at 2,696 locations. 'We will own it': Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza in press conference with Netanyahu US President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4). ‘Won't be kind to him’: Zelensky open to face-to-face talks with 'enemy' Putin, but only under one condition Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday (Feb 4) that he would be willing to engage in direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to nearly three years of conflict. Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from UN bodied, alleges ‘anti-American bias’ President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday (Feb 4) to pull out the US from the United Nations organisations including the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and review funding for the global body. Watch | Sweden’s worst mass shooting – 10 killed in attack

Morning news brief: Polling begins for Delhi Assembly election; Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza, and more

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday (Feb 4) to pull the US out of the United Nations organisations, including the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and review funding for the global body.
Trump has also ordered to withdraw the US from the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA). He further said that Washington plans to review its involvement in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Trump also withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018 during his first term in office. However, former president Joe Biden reinstated the membership in 2021 after assuming office.
<h2>White House says UN is biased</h2>
White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf alleged that UN agencies have an &ldquo;anti-American bias&rdquo;.
&ldquo;More generally, the executive order calls for review of American involvement and funding in the UN in light of the wild disparities and levels of funding among different countries,&rdquo; said Scharf.
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<h2>&lsquo;Not being well run&rsquo;</h2>
The president has said that while the UN has &ldquo;tremendous potential&rdquo;, it is &ldquo;not being well run.&rdquo;
The international body has &ldquo;got to get their act together,&rdquo; Trump told reporters. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not being well run, to be honest, and they&rsquo;re not doing the job.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;It should be funded by everybody, but we're disproportionate, as we always seem to be,&rdquo; he said.
Trump added, &ldquo;A lot of these conflicts that we&rsquo;re working on should be settled, or at least we should have some help in settling them. We never seem to get help. That should be the primary purpose of the United Nations.&rdquo;
<h2>UN responds to Trump&rsquo;s decision</h2>
In response to Trump&rsquo;s announcement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres&rsquo;s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that Guterres &ldquo;has worked tirelessly to implement many reforms ... to increase efficiency and innovation.&rdquo;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-calls-for-us-companies-to-invest-in-ukraines-rare-earths-8691277"></a>&ldquo;US support for the United Nations has saved countless lives and advanced global security,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The Secretary-General looks forward to continuing his productive relationship with President Trump and the US Government to strengthen that relationship in today&rsquo;s turbulent world.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trump has also ordered to withdraw the US from the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA). He further said that Washington plans to review its involvement in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday (Feb 4) to pull the US out of the United Nations organisations, including the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and review funding for the global body. Trump has also ordered to withdraw the US from the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA). He further said that Washington plans to review its involvement in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Also read | 'We will own it': Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza in press conference with Netanyahu Trump also withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018 during his first term in office. However, former president Joe Biden reinstated the membership in 2021 after assuming office. White House says UN is biased White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf alleged that UN agencies have an “anti-American bias”. “More generally, the executive order calls for review of American involvement and funding in the UN in light of the wild disparities and levels of funding among different countries,” said Scharf. Also read | Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meet, White House official calls Gaza a ‘demolition site’ ‘Not being well run’ The president has said that while the UN has “tremendous potential”, it is “not being well run.” The international body has “got to get their act together,” Trump told reporters. “It’s not being well run, to be honest, and they’re not doing the job.” Also read | Punjab govt to receive deported Indians as US military plane arrives “It should be funded by everybody, but we're disproportionate, as we always seem to be,” he said. Trump added, “A lot of these conflicts that we’re working on should be settled, or at least we should have some help in settling them. We never seem to get help. That should be the primary purpose of the United Nations.” UN responds to Trump’s decision In response to Trump’s announcement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that Guterres “has worked tirelessly to implement many reforms ... to increase efficiency and innovation.” Also read | US President Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China “US support for the United Nations has saved countless lives and advanced global security,” he said. “The Secretary-General looks forward to continuing his productive relationship with President Trump and the US Government to strengthen that relationship in today’s turbulent world.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from UN bodies, alleges ‘anti-American bias’

US President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4).&nbsp;
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Adding that Palestinians could live their lives in &ldquo;peace and harmony&rdquo; somewhere else, Trump said, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We&rsquo;ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site."&nbsp;
The US president further added, "If it&rsquo;s necessary, we&rsquo;ll do that, we&rsquo;re going to take over that piece, we&rsquo;re going to develop it, create thousands and thousands of jobs, and it&rsquo;ll be something that the entire Middle East can be very proud of."
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Trump's announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries.
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"Level the site, and get rid of the destroyed buildings, level it out, create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area, do a real job, do something different," he further added.&nbsp;
<h2>'Worth paying attention'</h2>
The Israeli PM responded to the US president's announcement and said the takeover of Gaza by the US is &nbsp;&ldquo;worthwhile&rdquo; to pursue.
&ldquo;He sees a different future for that piece of land that has been the focus of so much terrorism, so much, so many attacks against us, so many, so many trials and so many tribulations,&rdquo; Netanyahu said in a press briefing.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s worth paying attention to this. We&rsquo;re talking about it," the Jewish nation's supremo said.&nbsp;
He added that Trump&rsquo;s idea could &ldquo;change history&rdquo;.
<h2>'Recipe for creating chaos'</h2>
Soon after Trump's statement, the Palestinian terror group Hamas slammed the US president and called his remarks a "recipe for creating chaos" in the Middle East.&nbsp;
"We consider it a recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region. Our people in the Gaza Strip will not allow these plans to pass," said Sami Abu Zuhri in a statement, AFP reported.&nbsp;
"What is required is an end to the occupation and aggression against our people, not their expulsion from their land," he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>No ties with Israel until the establishment of Palestinian state - Saudi &nbsp;</h2>
Saudi Arabia, hours after Trump's statement, said it would not establish any ties with Israelis without the creation of a Palestinian state.&nbsp;
The statement from the Saudi foreign ministry on Wednesday (Feb 5) stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has affirmed the kingdom's position in a clear and explicit manner that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances, Reuters reported.&nbsp;
Saudi's statement further rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinians from their land.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Statement?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Statement</a> | The Foreign Ministry affirms that Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister clearly and unequivocally reaffirmed this stance. <a href="https://t.co/0uuoq8h12I">pic.twitter.com/0uuoq8h12I</a>
&mdash; Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSAmofaEN/status/1886953044484473007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)
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World |  Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4). 

US President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4). Also read: Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meet, White House official calls Gaza a ‘demolition site’ Adding that Palestinians could live their lives in “peace and harmony” somewhere else, Trump said, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it, too. We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site." The US president further added, "If it’s necessary, we’ll do that, we’re going to take over that piece, we’re going to develop it, create thousands and thousands of jobs, and it’ll be something that the entire Middle East can be very proud of." Also read: Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel, Hamas await talks for Gaza truce phase 2 Trump's announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries. "Level the site, and get rid of the destroyed buildings, level it out, create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area, do a real job, do something different," he further added. 'Worth paying attention' The Israeli PM responded to the US president's announcement and said the takeover of Gaza by the US is “worthwhile” to pursue. “He sees a different future for that piece of land that has been the focus of so much terrorism, so much, so many attacks against us, so many, so many trials and so many tribulations,” Netanyahu said in a press briefing. Also read: Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire with President Trump during ‘historic’ US visit “I think it’s worth paying attention to this. We’re talking about it," the Jewish nation's supremo said. He added that Trump’s idea could “change history”. 'Recipe for creating chaos' Soon after Trump's statement, the Palestinian terror group Hamas slammed the US president and called his remarks a "recipe for creating chaos" in the Middle East. "We consider it a recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region. Our people in the Gaza Strip will not allow these plans to pass," said Sami Abu Zuhri in a statement, AFP reported. "What is required is an end to the occupation and aggression against our people, not their expulsion from their land," he added. WATCH: Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington for Gaza talks with Donald Trump No ties with Israel until the establishment of Palestinian state - Saudi Saudi Arabia, hours after Trump's statement, said it would not establish any ties with Israelis without the creation of a Palestinian state. The statement from the Saudi foreign ministry on Wednesday (Feb 5) stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has affirmed the kingdom's position in a clear and explicit manner that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances, Reuters reported. Saudi's statement further rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinians from their land. #Statement | The Foreign Ministry affirms that Saudi Arabia’s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister clearly and unequivocally reaffirmed this stance. pic.twitter.com/0uuoq8h12I — Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) February 5, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

'We will own it': Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza in press conference with Netanyahu

Hundreds of people protested in New York Monday against President Donald Trump's executive orders restricting treatment for transgender children, and reports that a local hospital group consequently cancelled appointments for two trans youths.
A noisy crowd packed into Manhattan's St. Vartan park, in sight of a campus of NYU Langone Health which The New York Times reports cancelled appointments of two trans children following Trump's decree.
"Protect trans futures," "don't capitulate to hate" and "break the silence" read the slogans on some of the banners brandished by the crowds of protesters, at least one of whom was detained by police, an AFP correspondent saw.
Last month, Trump issued a sweeping executive order requiring institutions receiving federal research or education grants to end forms of gender affirming treatment for children under 19, and directed his incoming health secretary to do everything to end the practice.
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"It is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called 'transition' of a child from one sex to another, and it will rigorously enforce all laws that prohibit or limit these destructive and life-altering procedures," the policy reads.
Two 12-year-old children due to receive puberty-blocker implants at NYU Langone had their appointments cancelled, with one parent recounting a doctor told them it was because of "the new administration", the Times reported.
NYU Langone Health declined to comment to AFP.
"I don't regularly come to rallies like this. Trans people have always existed, we are not going to go away just because they make lawmakers uncomfortable," said one trans protester from Brooklyn who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation.
<h2>'Most vulnerable groups'</h2>
"It starts with local organizing and getting a mayor who is not willing to do Trump's bidding."&nbsp;
Referring to the claims NYU Langone suspended care for trans younth, the demonstrator said "it's about not complying in advance."
"We're sick of putting up with this," they said.
One speaker at the rally, Julie, said they had received gender affirming care at NYU Langone Health for 15 years and was "very fortunate."
"We're now at the slightest pushback from Washington, an illegal executive order, the CEO of NYU Langone has already started canceling appointments for trans youth," they said.&nbsp;
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Speaker rabbi Abby Stein, who is trans, accused Trump of singling out "one of the most vulnerable groups in this country."
"We're asking for the right to be alive. We're asking for the right to basic health care," they said.
In a blizzard of executive action since returning to power, Trump has singled out trans people, with the State Department removing "T" and "Q" from "LGBTQ" country travel advisories, as well as decreeing departments only recognize two genders.
While campaigning, Trump routinely demonized any recognition of gender diversity, attacking transgender people &ndash; notably transgender women in sports &ndash; and gender-affirming care for children.
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World | A noisy crowd packed into Manhattan's St. Vartan park, in sight of a campus of NYU Langone Health which The New York Times reports cancelled appointments of two trans children following Trump's decree.

Hundreds of people protested in New York Monday against President Donald Trump's executive orders restricting treatment for transgender children, and reports that a local hospital group consequently cancelled appointments for two trans youths. A noisy crowd packed into Manhattan's St. Vartan park, in sight of a campus of NYU Langone Health which The New York Times reports cancelled appointments of two trans children following Trump's decree. "Protect trans futures," "don't capitulate to hate" and "break the silence" read the slogans on some of the banners brandished by the crowds of protesters, at least one of whom was detained by police, an AFP correspondent saw. Last month, Trump issued a sweeping executive order requiring institutions receiving federal research or education grants to end forms of gender affirming treatment for children under 19, and directed his incoming health secretary to do everything to end the practice. Also read | European carmaker shares drop as Trump imposes tariffs "It is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called 'transition' of a child from one sex to another, and it will rigorously enforce all laws that prohibit or limit these destructive and life-altering procedures," the policy reads. Two 12-year-old children due to receive puberty-blocker implants at NYU Langone had their appointments cancelled, with one parent recounting a doctor told them it was because of "the new administration", the Times reported. NYU Langone Health declined to comment to AFP. "I don't regularly come to rallies like this. Trans people have always existed, we are not going to go away just because they make lawmakers uncomfortable," said one trans protester from Brooklyn who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation. 'Most vulnerable groups' "It starts with local organizing and getting a mayor who is not willing to do Trump's bidding." Referring to the claims NYU Langone suspended care for trans younth, the demonstrator said "it's about not complying in advance." "We're sick of putting up with this," they said. One speaker at the rally, Julie, said they had received gender affirming care at NYU Langone Health for 15 years and was "very fortunate." "We're now at the slightest pushback from Washington, an illegal executive order, the CEO of NYU Langone has already started canceling appointments for trans youth," they said. Also read | Trump's meme coin made nearly $100 million in trading fees Speaker rabbi Abby Stein, who is trans, accused Trump of singling out "one of the most vulnerable groups in this country." "We're asking for the right to be alive. We're asking for the right to basic health care," they said. In a blizzard of executive action since returning to power, Trump has singled out trans people, with the State Department removing "T" and "Q" from "LGBTQ" country travel advisories, as well as decreeing departments only recognize two genders. While campaigning, Trump routinely demonized any recognition of gender diversity, attacking transgender people – notably transgender women in sports – and gender-affirming care for children. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hundreds protest against Trump's trans policy in New York

Marco Rubio, currently the US Secretary of State, assumes the role of acting director for USAID, leading the agency's foreign aid initiatives.

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Donald Trump begins deporting Indian migrants, military flight leaves country. C-17 aircraft carrying 205 Indian nationals departed from Texas around 3 am IST. India is reportedly the farthest destination US military is transporting migrants. It is not yet verified which Indian destination they were being transported to. Watch to know more!

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Donald Trump announces the establishment of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, suggesting it could be used to purchase TikTok amid ongoing concerns over Chinese ownership.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington for talks with the new Trump administration on Israel's fragile truce with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which has not yet been finalised.

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