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Netanyahu not taking Trump’s Gaza plan seriously, while Israeli security officials warn of risks
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump at a press conference at the White House on Feb 4.
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LONDON – Politicians in Israel continue to grapple with the implications of US President Donald Trump’s shock plan to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza and turn the coastal enclave into a supposed giant beach resort.
Leaders of Israel’s far-right parties claim to be delighted. So does Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose chances of remaining in power were boosted by the US President’s initiative.
