Trump's loud thinking on future of Gaza dangerous, totally unacceptable: Congress
The Hindu
Congress criticizes Trump's plan to take over Gaza, calling it bizarre, dangerous, and unacceptable for the region's future.
With U.S. President Donald Trump asserting that the U.S. "will take over" the Gaza Strip, the Congress on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) said his loud thinking on the future of Gaza was "bizarre, dangerous, and totally unacceptable".
The opposition party demanded that the Narendra Modi government make its position "absolutely clear" on the Israel-Gaza issue.
In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Mr. Trump said the U.S. "will take over" the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, "own it" and undertake economic development that would create "unlimited numbers of jobs and housing" there.
Mr. Trump made the remarks during a joint press conference in the White House with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing next to him.
Mr. Trump also suggested that the U.S. develop the land but provided no details on who would be allowed to live there.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "President Trump's loud thinking on the future of Gaza is bizarre, dangerous, and totally unacceptable."
A two-state solution that fulfils the completely legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to lead a life of independence and dignity, and also ensures security for Israel, is the only basis for sustainable peace in West Asia, he said.
China values EU ties, seeks reliable cooperation; EU aims to engage with US swiftly amid tariff threats.
Sweden's worst mass shooting at an adult education center leaves 11 dead, including the gunman, with rising death toll feared.
Pakistani exports at risk as government doubles gas prices, jeopardizing $60 billion export target and increasing manufacturing costs.
Syria's interim president urges international pressure on Israel, discusses security threats with Turkey's president in Ankara.
South African HIV clinics face closure as U.S. funding freeze disrupts services for 8.45 million HIV-positive population.
Sudan's Army gains ground on RSF due to strategic blunders, internal rifts, and dwindling supplies, reversing the tide of war.
Al Jazeera reports on Trump's controversial proposal to resettle Palestinians out of Gaza, sparking backlash in the Middle East.
Shorts News:Watch: Donald Trump: ‘U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip’
The Trump administration said that it is pulling almost all U.S. Agency for International Development workers off the job and out of the field worldwide
Bangladesh to resume visa services from Agartala mission from February 5, 2025
US military plane carrying 200 illegal Indian immigrants expected to land in Punjab, sparking deportation concerns.
Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88, leaving behind a philanthropic legacy worldwide.
President Trump eyes Guantanamo Bay as migrant holding center; Amnesty International condemns move, U.S. deports Indian immigrants.