Thu Mar 13 00:37:21 UTC 2025: ## Trump Denies Gaza Expulsions Amidst Controversial “Gaza Plan”
**Washington D.C.** – Amidst ongoing controversy surrounding his proposed plan for the Gaza Strip, US President Donald Trump emphatically denied that any expulsions from the territory were planned. Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the White House on Wednesday, Trump stated, “No one is expelling anyone from Gaza.”
Trump’s comments follow his February announcement outlining a US takeover of Gaza, promising to clear unexploded ordnance, rebuild destroyed structures, and stimulate economic development. This plan has been met with considerable international scrutiny.
The President’s press conference also saw him making controversial remarks about US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, whom he repeatedly referred to as a “Palestinian,” claiming Schumer had abandoned his Jewish faith. This echoes a similar statement Trump made on his social media platform, Truth Social, in February.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Martin called for increased aid to Gaza, a ceasefire, and the release of hostages held by Hamas following the October 7th attacks on Israel. The meeting comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Israel and Ireland, following Israel’s closure of its embassy in Dublin in December, a move attributed to Ireland’s perceived anti-Israel stance.
Separately, Arab foreign ministers meeting in Doha on Wednesday agreed to collaborate with Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on an Egyptian-proposed plan for Gaza’s reconstruction. The ministers will continue consultations with Witkoff to develop this plan further. The differing approaches to Gaza’s future, coupled with Trump’s controversial pronouncements, highlight the complex and politically charged situation surrounding the territory.
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