Tue Feb 04 08:39:46 UTC 2025: ## Trump Likens Israel’s Territory to “Pen on Desk,” Raises Doubts About Gaza Truce
**Jerusalem/Washington D.C. –** President Donald Trump expressed concern over Israel’s limited land area during a press engagement, drawing a comparison to a writing implement on his desk. When questioned about his stance on potential Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank, Trump reportedly stated that it’s “not good” that Israel possesses such a “small piece of land,” visually illustrating his point with the desk-pen analogy.
The President’s comments came ahead of a scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting is expected to focus on the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire, a truce Trump cautioned may not be permanent. He indicated no guarantee of the ceasefire’s long-term success. The President’s remarks on Israel’s territorial limitations are likely to fuel further debate surrounding the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and potential future annexation plans.
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