And America has softened its stance on an Egypt-led plan for the future of Gaza, which is conceived as an alternative to Trump’s proposal of US-control and Gazan resettlement.
Unlike the U.S. plan, which would move Palestinians out of the area, the Egyptian plan would reconstruct Gaza without removing its population.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called it a “good-faith first step” yesterday, suggesting 1. Washington is reducing its initial opposition 2. and is open to discussions.
However, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce later said it “does not fulfil the requirements” of Washington.
