U.S. Senators Reject Trump's Gaza Takeover Plan as Arab States Prepare Alternative

Bipartisan lawmakers criticize the proposal for U.S. control of Gaza while Arab nations work on a regional solution addressing Palestinian self-determination and Israeli security.

• Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal dismissed President Trump's plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza, calling it unfeasible and a 'non-starter.'
• Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have expressed support for allowing Palestinians in Gaza to leave voluntarily, with Defense Minister Israel Katz planning a directorate to facilitate this.
• Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, are expected to present a regional alternative addressing Palestinian self-determination, Israeli security, and normalization of ties.
• Graham emphasized that any departure of Palestinians from Gaza must be voluntary, rejecting the notion of forced displacement or a U.S.-led takeover.
• Blumenthal and other senators stressed the need for a long-term vision for Gaza post-conflict, with some advocating for a two-state solution as a path to lasting peace.

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