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Palestinians reject Trump Gaza plan amid uncertainty

Tania Krämer in Gaza
February 13, 2025

Despite devastated homes and an uncertain path to rebuilding, many Gaza residents have rejected Donald Trump's widely criticized plan to take over the enclave and displace millions of Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.

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Tania Krämer DW correspondent, author and reporter, based in Jerusalem.
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