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January 21, 2025

Trump Lifts U.S. Sanctions on Far-Right Illegal Israeli Settlers, Threatens to "Develop" Post-War Gaza
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In his first remarks on Gaza since retaking the White House, President
Trump said Monday he's "not confident" the ceasefire will remain in
place. Trump said he plans to lift the Biden administration's pause on
U.S. deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. And he rescinded
Biden-era sanctions on far-right Israeli settlers accused of violence
against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Trump said Gaza appeared
to be a "massive demolition site" that should be rebuilt.

President Donald Trump: "You know, Gaza is interesting. It's a
phenomenal location: on the sea, the best weather. You know, everything
is good. It's like - some beautiful things could be done with it. But
it's very interesting. But some fantastic things could be done with
Gaza."



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