‘We would rather die here than leave’: Palestinians on Trump’s plan for Gaza
The US president’s idea to take over the territory and his claims Palestinians were keen to move were met with anger – and a determination to stay
In Gaza, Donald Trump’s plan for the United States to take over the territory was met with anger and disbelief by Palestinians sheltering in the ruins of their houses, or crammed into makeshift camps.
They know better than anyone the terrible impact of 15 months of Israeli attacks that have reduced so much of Gaza to rubble.
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