Shumita Basu

Saudi Arabia flatly rejected Trump's initial proposal, saying it would not normalize relations with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state. Egypt and Jordan, the countries Trump suggested should absorb displaced Gazans, also condemned Trump's remarks and said there can be no attempt to displace Palestinians from their homeland.

Reporters on the ground in Gaza say the idea of leaving, even temporarily, has gotten mixed reactions from Palestinians. One man told NPR, because Gaza has been destroyed so thoroughly by Israeli airstrikes, he doesn't see a future there and would be open to moving to a country that embraces and protects him. But another Palestinian told reporters with Reuters he'll never leave.

Reporters on the ground in Gaza say the idea of leaving, even temporarily, has gotten mixed reactions from Palestinians. One man told NPR, because Gaza has been destroyed so thoroughly by Israeli airstrikes, he doesn't see a future there and would be open to moving to a country that embraces and protects him. But another Palestinian told reporters with Reuters he'll never leave.

Reporters on the ground in Gaza say the idea of leaving, even temporarily, has gotten mixed reactions from Palestinians. One man told NPR, because Gaza has been destroyed so thoroughly by Israeli airstrikes, he doesn't see a future there and would be open to moving to a country that embraces and protects him. But another Palestinian told reporters with Reuters he'll never leave.

Here in the U.S., the idea of taking control of Gaza and investing American dollars in development projects to rebuild was also met with mixed reviews. Democrats, by and large, denounced it. Republicans were a bit more across the board. Senator Marsha Blackburn said the plan would create economic prosperity. Congresswoman Nancy Mace said the U.S. should, quote, turn Gaza into Mar-a-Lago.

Here in the U.S., the idea of taking control of Gaza and investing American dollars in development projects to rebuild was also met with mixed reviews. Democrats, by and large, denounced it. Republicans were a bit more across the board. Senator Marsha Blackburn said the plan would create economic prosperity. Congresswoman Nancy Mace said the U.S. should, quote, turn Gaza into Mar-a-Lago.

Here in the U.S., the idea of taking control of Gaza and investing American dollars in development projects to rebuild was also met with mixed reviews. Democrats, by and large, denounced it. Republicans were a bit more across the board. Senator Marsha Blackburn said the plan would create economic prosperity. Congresswoman Nancy Mace said the U.S. should, quote, turn Gaza into Mar-a-Lago.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to stand by Israel, but urged Americans to wait for more details about Trump's plan before jumping to conclusions. Other Republicans, though, were more immediately critical. Senator Rand Paul said on X, quote, I thought we voted for America first.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to stand by Israel, but urged Americans to wait for more details about Trump's plan before jumping to conclusions. Other Republicans, though, were more immediately critical. Senator Rand Paul said on X, quote, I thought we voted for America first.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to stand by Israel, but urged Americans to wait for more details about Trump's plan before jumping to conclusions. Other Republicans, though, were more immediately critical. Senator Rand Paul said on X, quote, I thought we voted for America first.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal's Dov Lieber, who lives in Israel, said Trump's proposals, in particular the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, are being celebrated by some Israelis.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal's Dov Lieber, who lives in Israel, said Trump's proposals, in particular the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, are being celebrated by some Israelis.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal's Dov Lieber, who lives in Israel, said Trump's proposals, in particular the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, are being celebrated by some Israelis.

Trump's comments come as many Israelis have grown wary of proposed resolutions to this conflict, whether it be a two-state solution or something else.

Trump's comments come as many Israelis have grown wary of proposed resolutions to this conflict, whether it be a two-state solution or something else.

Trump's comments come as many Israelis have grown wary of proposed resolutions to this conflict, whether it be a two-state solution or something else.

There are also real concerns that Trump's proposal, even a softened version of it, could jeopardize the already fragile ceasefire deal in place between Israel and Hamas and potentially the return of the remaining hostages. Trump's comments came as negotiations are underway for phase two of the ceasefire deal and days before the next planned swap of hostages for Palestinian detainees.

There are also real concerns that Trump's proposal, even a softened version of it, could jeopardize the already fragile ceasefire deal in place between Israel and Hamas and potentially the return of the remaining hostages. Trump's comments came as negotiations are underway for phase two of the ceasefire deal and days before the next planned swap of hostages for Palestinian detainees.

There are also real concerns that Trump's proposal, even a softened version of it, could jeopardize the already fragile ceasefire deal in place between Israel and Hamas and potentially the return of the remaining hostages. Trump's comments came as negotiations are underway for phase two of the ceasefire deal and days before the next planned swap of hostages for Palestinian detainees.

Now to a major financial proposal from the president you might have missed with all the news this week. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order calling on the Treasury and Commerce Departments to look into creating a sovereign wealth fund for the United States, essentially creating an investment fund that would be owned by the government.