Youre talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing.
The statement did not mention forcibly relocating Palestinians.
Trump said that he plans to speak with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi about accepting additional refugees fromPalestineon Sunday.
President Donald Trump in North Carolina on Jan. 24, 2025.Mandel Ngan/Getty Images
We released them today, Trump said, referring to the bombs.
Theyve been waiting for them for a long time.
Trump said the relocation of refugees could be temporary or long term.
Witkoff has said the administration hopes to normalize relations between Israel and its neighbors.