"It is striking that Israel was not mentioned in the president's inauguration speech," a senior Hamas official told Newsweek.

Clearly, the entire world recognizes that this was the Trump effect,” said Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), who will serve as Trump’s principal adviser on all national security issues.

A Hamas official reacted with suspicion to the remarks, echoing longstanding Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.

President Donald Trump has suggested that several Arab countries increase the number of Palestinian refugees they accept, which Hamas rejects

US President Donald Trump floated a plan Saturday to "just clean out" Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace.Describing Gaza as a "demolition site" after the Israel-Hamas war,

The US President was accused of supporting 'ethnic cleansing' after urging Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinians from Gaza.

There was no immediate reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but a far-right minister welcomed Trump's "great" idea.

Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump mentioned a call he had earlier that day with King Abdullah II of Jordan.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited to return to their homes in northern Gaza, voicing frustration after Israel refused to open crossing points.

Rep. Elise Stefanik accused the United Nations of fostering "antisemitic rot," setting the stage for what could be an increasingly antagonistic relationship.