Frank Ordonez

Palestinian parties are in Cairo to discuss the formation of the Palestinian body that will temporarily administer Gaza and take over from Hamas.

Hamas says it's ready to hand over administrative affairs, but negotiations on disarmament have not officially begun.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

President Trump claims the U.S.

needs the Arctic territory for national security purposes.

In a social media post, Trump argues it could also strengthen the NATO alliance.

He wrote, quote, NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the United States.

Danish officials requested the meeting with the administration.

Greenland's prime minister says Greenland stands with Denmark and warns that the territory will face a geopolitical crisis if it has to choose between the U.S.

and Denmark.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

President Trump vowed to step in if Iran uses lethal force on demonstrators as economic protests continue.

In an early morning social media post, Trump wrote that if Iran kills peaceful protesters, then quote,

the United States of America will come to their rescue.

We are locked and loaded and ready to go.

The comments mark a sharp escalation by the president toward Iran.

Clashes between police and protesters have turned deadly over the past week.

Iran warned that any U.S.

intervention would be crossing a red line and be met with a response.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, Palm Beach.