Trump, Hosting Netanyahu, Urges End to Gaza War, Thinks That Is Not 'Too Distant'
On April 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House and expressed his desire to see the Gaza war end soon, suggesting the conclusion may not be far off. The war began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in 1,200 Israeli deaths and 251 hostages taken. In retaliation, Israel's military operations have reportedly caused over 50,000 Palestinian deaths, based on local health officials. Trump acknowledged the ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, describing the process as lengthy. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to both freeing all hostages and eliminating Hamas, aiming to allow Gaza's population to choose their future freely. The leaders discussed Trump’s controversial proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza, which has been widely condemned as a form of ethnic cleansing. Trump reiterated that a U.S. peace force controlling Gaza and relocating its Palestinian populace might be beneficial.
Published on April 8, 2025
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"sourceName": "Huffington Post España",
"sourceLink": "https://www.huffingtonpost.es/global/trump-dice-nadie-quiere-vivir-gaza-e-insiste-eeuu-asuma-controlbr.html",
"title": "Trump dice que 'nadie' quiere vivir en Gaza e insiste en que EEUU asuma su control",
"publishedDate": "2025-04-08",
"summary": "El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declaró en un encuentro con el primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu, que 'nadie quiere vivir en Gaza' y propuso que fuerzas de paz estadounidenses asuman el control del enclave palestino. Trump describió Gaza como un 'terreno inmobiliario increíblemente importante' y una 'trampa mortal', planteando la relocación de los palestinos a otros países y la creación de una 'zona libre' sin riesgos para la población. Su plan ha sido acusado de promover una limpieza étnica. Por su parte, Netanyahu defendió la propuesta asegurando que ofrecería a los palestinos la posibilidad de decidir si salir de Gaza, comparando la situación con otros conflictos internacionales como Ucrania y Siria. Ambos líderes están trabajando en un nuevo acuerdo para la liberación de rehenes y la eliminación de Hamás en Gaza. Mientras tanto, Israel ha intensificado sus ataques en el enclave desde el 18 de marzo, con un saldo cercano a 1.500 muertos palestinos desde el fin del alto el fuego vigente desde enero."
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"sourceName": "Reuters",
"sourceLink": "https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trumps-remarks-plan-take-over-gaza-displace-palestinians-2025-02-20/",
"title": "Trump's remarks on plan to take over Gaza, displace Palestinians",
"publishedDate": "2025-04-08",
"summary": "Since taking office, President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan involving a U.S. takeover of Gaza and the displacement of Palestinians from the enclave. On January 25, shortly after becoming president, Trump suggested that Jordan and Egypt permanently resettle Gazans, describing Gaza as a 'demolition site.' He repeatedly reiterated this plan despite rejection from Egypt and Jordan. On February 4, ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump suggested forcibly relocating Palestinians and rebuilding Gaza with foreign funding. Later that day, he proposed a U.S. governance of Gaza, with potential U.S. military involvement, though aides attempted to soften his remarks, clarifying that displacements would be temporary and that there was no plan for troops on the ground. In subsequent comments, Trump stated Palestinians would not have a right of return and emphasized the U.S. would 'own' and 'cherish' Gaza. He reiterated this stance on April 7 during a second meeting with Netanyahu, asserting U.S. control over Gaza as beneficial and promoting resettlement of Palestinians in other countries. The plan has faced global condemnation as tantamount to ethnic cleansing and illegal under international law. Arab nations endorsed a $53 billion reconstruction plan avoiding displacement, which Trump and Israel rejected."
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"sourceName": "Cadena SER",
"sourceLink": "https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/04/07/netanyahu-se-reune-en-washington-con-el-secretario-de-comercio-en-su-nuevo-viaje-a-eeuu-cadena-ser/",
"title": "Netanyahu y Trump llegan a un acuerdo para eliminar los aranceles de Israel a Estados Unidos",
"publishedDate": "2025-04-07",
"summary": "El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, ha alcanzado un acuerdo con el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump para eliminar los aranceles que Israel impone a productos de EE.UU., con el fin de reducir el déficit comercial y las barreras económicas. Esta decisión se produce en un contexto de aumento global de aranceles impulsado por EE.UU. Netanyahu también se reunió con el secretario de Comercio, Howard Lutnick, en Washington. Trump, que ha mantenido una postura firme con China respecto a los aranceles, amenazando con nuevos gravámenes del 50%, afirmó que está abierto a acuerdos comerciales con países dispuestos a negociar. Además, Trump anunció una reunión directa entre EE.UU. e Irán para discutir el programa nuclear iraní, advirtiendo de consecuencias graves si fracasan las conversaciones. En relación con Gaza, Trump expresó que espera una pronta resolución del conflicto y trabaja por la liberación de rehenes. Netanyahu, por su parte, visitó también Hungría, donde coincidió con el anuncio de Viktor Orban de dejar de reconocer a la Corte Penal Internacional, que ha emitido una orden de arresto contra el líder israelí. Israel ha intensificado sus ataques sobre Gaza, con un saldo de casi 1.500 palestinos muertos desde marzo."
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"sourceName": "Reuters",
"sourceLink": "https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-forces-seen-building-positions-gaza-they-take-more-ground-2025-04-07/",
"title": "Israeli forces seen building positions in Gaza as they take more ground",
"publishedDate": "2025-04-07",
"summary": "Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in Gaza since resuming strikes on March 18, 2025, seizing or evacuating around 65% of the enclave, according to the UN. Troops are constructing watchtowers and establishing positions in key areas such as Shejaia in the north and near the former Israeli settlement of Morag in the south, suggesting preparations for a prolonged presence. The offensive has displaced hundreds of thousands, with 140,000 evacuated from Rafah alone in the past two weeks. Violence continues to escalate, with an Israeli airstrike killing a Palestinian journalist inside Nasser Hospital and injuring others. Israel claims the journalist was a Hamas operative. Despite international concern, including from rights groups like Breaking the Silence, Israel maintains that its campaign will persist until the safe return of hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack. Palestinian residents and leaders fear permanent occupation and demographic erasure, citing widespread destruction and forced displacement. Over 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, which began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in 1,200 Israeli deaths and 251 hostages."
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"sourceName": "Huffington Post España",
"sourceLink": "https://www.huffingtonpost.es/global/la-casa-blanca-cancela-rueda-prensa-prevista-trump-netanyahu.html",
"title": "La Casa Blanca cancela la rueda de prensa prevista entre Trump y Netanyahu",
"publishedDate": "2025-04-08",
"summary": "La Casa Blanca canceló la rueda de prensa prevista entre el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, y el primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu, tras su reunión en el Despacho Oval, sin que se divulgaran detalles sobre la decisión. A pesar de ello, la reunión bilateral prosiguió como estaba planeada. Netanyahu, primer líder extranjero que se reúne con Trump desde el agravamiento de
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