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Senior US Officials Question Feasibilty of Trump’s Gaza ‘Take Over’ Proposal – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The New York Times reported that several advisers to Trump expected the idea of ownership of the Gaza Strip to “die away quietly as it became clear” to the president […]

Trump’s Gaza ‘Ownership’ Proposal Will Not Work: This is Why – Analysis
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo Trump’s proposal to take “ownership” of Gaza is a reckless move that emboldens Israel and threatens regional stability. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on earlier comments, once […]

‘Proof of US-Israel Alliance’ – Israeli Officials Hail Trump’s Proposal for Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Donald Trump said during a press conference in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Tuesday that the US “will take over” Gaza after relocating Palestinians elsewhere. Israeli […]

‘Law of the Jungle’ – Hamas Urges Trump to Retract ‘Irresponsible Remarks’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas has condemned former US President Donald Trump’s comments about displacing Palestinians and taking control of Gaza, calling them a “recipe for chaos.” The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has strongly […]

‘Firm and Unwavering’ – Saudi Arabia Rejects Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Saudi Arabia has firmly rejected any attempt to displace Palestinians from their land, reiterating that Palestinian statehood is non-negotiable. Saudi Arabia reiterated its firm stance on the Palestinian issue, emphasizing […]

‘Not Going Anywhere’ – Global Outrage over Trump’s Gaza Plan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s latest proposal on Gaza has drawn widespread condemnation, with world leaders rejecting any attempt to forcibly remove Palestinians from their land. A sweeping wave of international condemnation has followed […]

‘He’s Completely Lost It’ – Trump Proposes Taking ‘Ownership’ of Gaza in Bizarre Comments
President Trump’s suggestion that the US take “ownership” of Gaza and resettle Palestinians elsewhere has drawn sharp criticism, with experts warning it could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and undermine Palestinian self-determination. In a provocative and […]

Trump Repeats Call for Palestinians to Leave Gaza, Claims Other Countries Will Accept Them
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump and Netanyahu discuss relocating Gazans, with Trump claiming other nations will accept them, sparking criticism over forced displacement and Palestinian rights. During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

The Hidden Motives behind Adelson’s Gaza Ceasefire Support
By Palestine Chronicle Staff While Miriam Adelson’s push for a Gaza ceasefire may appear positive, Baroud warns it may mask a broader agenda to advance Israel’s annexation of the West Bank. The Israeli Broadcasting […]

Politics or Empty Rhetoric? Examining Trump’s Call for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud Trump and his new government of pro-Israel extremists must realize that the Middle East of today is different from the one that rushed to normalize relations with Israel during his first […]

Arab Foreign Ministers Oppose Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan: Full Letter Inside
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab foreign ministers and a senior Palestinian official have sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opposing Trump’s Gaza displacement plans—read the full letter here. Five Arab […]

Report: Netanyahu Waiting on Trump’s Position for Gaza Ceasefire Phase II
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The outcome of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Trump is believed to be pivotal in the next steps toward a permanent Gaza ceasefire. The future of the […]

‘Worrying Sign’ – Netanyahu Delays Ceasefire Talks until after Trump Meeting
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu has postponed sending a negotiation team to Qatar for ceasefire talks until after meeting with US President Donald Trump, raising concerns over the deal’s second phase. Israeli Prime Minister […]

Joint Arab Statement Rejects Trump’s Call to Forcibly Displace Gazans
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Arab foreign ministers have issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to displace Gazans to Egypt and Jordan, reaffirming their support for Palestinian rights. A joint Arab […]

EU Resumes Rafah Mission as Egyptians Protest Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As the EU resumes its Rafah border mission, Egyptians protest Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza. The EU resumed its Rafah Border crossing mission on Friday connecting the southern […]

Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as US Envoy Visits Gaza and Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s letter to Netanyahu, dated January 28, invites the prime minister to visit next week week. US President Donald Trump has invited the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be the […]

‘Expel Israelis,’ Iranian FM Suggests amid Criticism of Trump’s Gaza Proposal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran’s FM Araghchi rejects Gaza expulsion proposal, warns against attacks on nuclear facilities, and calls for serious diplomacy. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi […]

‘Palestine is for Palestinians’ – Jordan Rejects Trump’s Call to Resettle Gaza Population
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Jordan firmly rejects any plans for the resettlement of Palestinians outside their homeland, emphasizing a solution must remain on Palestinian soil. Jordan has rejected any talk of the resettlement of […]

Trump Suggests ‘Cleansing’ Gaza – Far-Right Israeli Leaders Approve
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s proposed plan to “cleanse” Gaza and forcibly relocate Palestinians has sparked outrage, with backing from Israeli far-right leaders Ben-Gvir and Smotrich. US President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial […]

Trump Emphasizes Gaza Ceasefire – Majority of Israelis Back Prisoner Exchange Deal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump underscores the importance of Gaza’s ceasefire while progress continues on prisoner exchanges between Hamas and Israel. US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire agreement in […]

Israel Seeks 30-Day Extension to Withdrawal Deadline from South Lebanon
There are 72 hours left for the Israeli army to pull out from south Lebanon, according to a ceasefire agreement reached last November between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked US […]

US Designates Ansarallah as Terrorist Group – Yemeni Leaders Call It ‘A Badge of Honor’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President Trump’s designation of Ansarallah as a terrorist group escalates tensions in an already volatile region. The White House announced on Wednesday evening that US President Donald Trump has officially […]

Trump’s Nominee for UN Ambassador Says Israel Has ‘Biblical Right’ to West Bank
Trump’s UN ambassador nominee sparks controversy over stance on Israel and Palestinian rights. American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations backed the idea on Tuesday of far-right Israeli officials who […]

Trump Revokes Sanctions on Illegal Settlers amid Escalating West Bank Violence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s decision is a reversal of a major policy action by Biden resulting in these settlers’ US assets being frozen. US President Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order by […]

Reaching Ceasefire in Gaza: A Tale of Trump’s Illusion and Biden’s Failure
By Jamal Kanj The ceasefire is a stark acknowledgment of Israel’s inability to impose its will, even with the unlimited US military aid and diplomatic cover. President Joe Biden, flanked by his Secretary of State […]

Trump: Gaza Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange Deal ‘Very Close to Completion’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President-elect Trump announces progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, with a deal expected by the end of the week. President-elect Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement and a prisoner exchange […]

‘Next 24 Hours Pivotal’ – Final Draft of Ceasefire Deal Handed to Hamas, Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A final draft for a Gaza ceasefire deal has been handed to Hamas and Israel following a breakthrough in negotiations, with key prisoner exchange details emerging. Qatar has handed Hamas […]

Families of Israeli Captives Accuse Netanyahu of Sabotaging Deal, Appeal to Trump
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A representative for the prisoners’ families appealed directly to Trump, stating, “Netanyahu is sabotaging the exchange deal, and you are the only one who can pressure him.” The families of […]

‘Easier than Russia, Ukraine’ – Trump Says ‘Middle East Will Be Solved’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “As we speak, things are happening very productively on the Middle East …I think it’s more complicated than the Russia-Ukraine, but I think it’s easier to solve.” US President-elect Donald […]

‘Hell to Pay’ Remarks’ – Hamas Says Trump’s Language Should Be Directed at Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Hamas understands that Trump’s message is, in fact, directed primarily at Netanyahu and his government.” Senior Hamas Politburo official, Dr. Basem Naim, has accused Israel of using negotiations as a […]