President Donald Trump suggested that Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip could be permanently resettled elsewhere and that the U.S. might stage a long-term takeover of the vacated region. This proposal could upend negotiations to sustain the ceasefire in Gaza and secure the liberation of remaining hostages. Trump's suggestions were immediately repudiated by Saudi Arabia and Hamas, and could put stress on Qatar and Egypt, the other mediators in the talks. Trump also expressed reluctance about pressuring Iran and said he would like to negotiate with them to allow them to prosper, as long as they don't develop a nuclear weapon.