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Trump Proposes Gaza 'Freedom Zone' Amid Qatar Investment

5/17/2025

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During his Gulf tour, President Donald Trump suggested transforming Gaza into a "freedom zone" under U.S. control, while celebrating Qatar's staggering $240 billion investment in U.S. companies, highlighted by a historic $96 billion Boeing jet order. Amid bipartisan backlash, Trump intends to accept a lavish $400 million jet from Qatar to serve as Air Force One.

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During his Gulf tour, President Donald Trump suggested transforming Gaza into a "freedom zone" under U.S. control, while celebrating Qatar's staggering $240 billion investment in U.S. companies, highlighted by a historic $96 billion Boeing jet order. Amid bipartisan backlash, Trump intends to accept a lavish $400 million jet from Qatar to serve as Air Force One.