President Trump sowed some anxiety when he floated the idea of a US takeover of the Gaza Strip, but his remarks are unlikely to move the needle when it comes to upcoming cease-fire talks in Qatar and Egypt,

The ideal of remaining on one’s land despite threats of expulsion is at the heart of the Palestinians’ struggle and self-identity, and was on vivid display last week when hundreds of thousands returned to northern Gaza despite its near-total destruction.

Qatar acts as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks while U.S. President Trump's proposal of resettling Palestinians sparks controversy. Qatar emphasizes that discussing resettlement is premature, focusing on the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

Qatar's prime minister on Sunday called on Israel and Hamas to immediately begin negotiating phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, adding that there is no clear plan for when talks will begin.

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Sunday on Israel and Hamas to start work on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

Meanwhile, the discussions placed special focus on Syria’s transitional phase following the fall of the Bashar Al-Assad regime late last year. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Bianna Golodryga speaks with Adam Boehler, President Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, about the Gaza ceasefire and the fate of other Americans held around the world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump held a meeting to discuss Gaza, the future of Palestinians, the hostages and the strength of the ceasefire deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit President Trump at the White House since his inauguration.