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US House Speaker expresses support for Trump’s Gaza plan
5 February 2025 09:46 GMT
Republican Mike Johnson, responding to President Trump’s statement on Twitter about taking control of Gaza, expressed optimism that the plan could provide "much needed stability and security" to the region.
He praised Trump's proposal, stating,"Today, President Trump took bold action in hopes of achieving lasting peace in Gaza," despite widespread criticism of the plan as a form of ethnic cleansing.
The United States stands firmly with Israel and the people of the Middle East, which haven't experienced peace in many, many years. Violence and hatred do not have to define the region's future.
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) February 5, 2025
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