Benjamin Netanyahu

My dear friend Marco, it's great to welcome you in Jerusalem. I've said and I'm going to repeat it again. President Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House. I have no doubt that working together, America and Israel will overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities.

The decision that I pass unanimously in the cabinet is this. If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end and the army will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated.

The decision that I pass unanimously in the cabinet is this. If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end and the army will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated.

So for those who missed yesterday's show, President Trump made two bombshell announcements during his Tuesday press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu. First, that Gaza's entire population, around 2 million people, should be permanently relocated to other countries in the Middle East.

So for those who missed yesterday's show, President Trump made two bombshell announcements during his Tuesday press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu. First, that Gaza's entire population, around 2 million people, should be permanently relocated to other countries in the Middle East.

Second, and even more stunning, Trump said the United States ought to, quote, take over the Gaza Strip, creating what he called the Riviera of the Middle East. Now, it's not clear whether that land would become U.S. soil or or remain in the hands of the Israelis. We're still waiting for full details.

Second, and even more stunning, Trump said the United States ought to, quote, take over the Gaza Strip, creating what he called the Riviera of the Middle East. Now, it's not clear whether that land would become U.S. soil or or remain in the hands of the Israelis. We're still waiting for full details.

On Wednesday, the White House walked back those remarks slightly, saying the removal of Palestinians could be temporary and that it does not mean American boots on the ground in Gaza. But they did reiterate that the region is unlivable at the moment and must be cleared for reconstruction to take place safely. Here's Trump Press Secretary Caroline Levin.

On Wednesday, the White House walked back those remarks slightly, saying the removal of Palestinians could be temporary and that it does not mean American boots on the ground in Gaza. But they did reiterate that the region is unlivable at the moment and must be cleared for reconstruction to take place safely. Here's Trump Press Secretary Caroline Levin.

Well, overseas leaders across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East denounced the idea, saying Palestinians must be allowed to retain control of Gaza. Everyone from Britain, China, Russia, Australia, and Spain essentially said the idea was insane and that they would continue to support what they call a two-state solution.

Well, overseas leaders across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East denounced the idea, saying Palestinians must be allowed to retain control of Gaza. Everyone from Britain, China, Russia, Australia, and Spain essentially said the idea was insane and that they would continue to support what they call a two-state solution.

Elsewhere, Middle Eastern leaders outright refused the idea of resettling any Palestinians from Gaza within their own borders. And Hamas issued a statement calling the plan, quote, ridiculous, absurd, and racist, claiming that it would further ignite tensions in the region. Stateside, Democrats immediately decried the plan as an affront to what they called Palestinian sovereignty.

Elsewhere, Middle Eastern leaders outright refused the idea of resettling any Palestinians from Gaza within their own borders. And Hamas issued a statement calling the plan, quote, ridiculous, absurd, and racist, claiming that it would further ignite tensions in the region. Stateside, Democrats immediately decried the plan as an affront to what they called Palestinian sovereignty.

Michigan Rep Rashida Tlaib, for example, said Trump was, quote, openly calling for ethnic cleansing. For his part, though, Prime Minister Netanyahu seemed open to the idea. Your willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas will help us achieve all these goals. Another voice in support is David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel. Here's what he told Morning Wire about the plan.

Michigan Rep Rashida Tlaib, for example, said Trump was, quote, openly calling for ethnic cleansing. For his part, though, Prime Minister Netanyahu seemed open to the idea. Your willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas will help us achieve all these goals. Another voice in support is David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel. Here's what he told Morning Wire about the plan.

Friedman says that while Egypt and Jordan both expressed opposition to taking in Palestinians, they don't have much leverage on the issue. The big question that we don't yet have an answer to is how serious President Trump actually is about taking over Gaza.

Friedman says that while Egypt and Jordan both expressed opposition to taking in Palestinians, they don't have much leverage on the issue. The big question that we don't yet have an answer to is how serious President Trump actually is about taking over Gaza.

There are some within the GOP who believe that he's throwing out the idea as more of a bargaining chip than anything to try and encourage Hamas to take a more favorable deal with Israel as those negotiations continue.

There are some within the GOP who believe that he's throwing out the idea as more of a bargaining chip than anything to try and encourage Hamas to take a more favorable deal with Israel as those negotiations continue.

I believe, Mr. President, that your willingness to puncture conventional thinking, thinking that has failed time and time and time again, your willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas, will help us achieve all these goals.