He was reading from prepared remarks during a joint press conference with Netanyahu, the first foreign leader to visit the White House since the Republican returned to office in January
Though Trump often stakes out unexpected positions as a tactic to help get what he wants on other matters, he seemed to be sincere about this one
Shortly before that, Trump said in the Oval Office that he wants Palestinians to leave Gaza and that ideally they would not return to the war-torn region
Netanyahu seemed not to know how to react to the outlandish plan and said noncommittally,
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“I think it’s worth paying attention to this”
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“We’re talking about it. Trump’s exploring it with his people, with his staff"
"I think it’s something that could change history and it’s worthwhile really pursuing this avenue”
