President Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House, announcing a plan for US 'ownership' of the Gaza Strip. He also reinstated his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran and signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC).
President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benajamin Netanyahu to the White House Tuesday, marking the first visit from a foreign leader during Trump 's second term. During Netanyahu 's visit, Trump also unveiled massive plans suggesting that the U.S. would 'take over' the Gaza Strip in a 'long-term ownership position' to deliver stability to the region. 'The U.S.
They're very strong right now, and we're not going to let them get a nuclear weapon,' Trump said. His first administration also adopted a 'maximum pressure' initiative against Tehran, issuing greater sanctions and harsher enforcement for violations. Strict sanctions were reimposed upon Iran after Trump withdrew from the Iran deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in May 2018.
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