Middle East

Syrian ISIS families in al-Hol waiting to return home 

Trump's plan for US to take over Gaza meets mixed reactions

U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip has shocked Israelis and Palestinians. While some Israelis welcome the idea, Palestinians categorically reject it. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Nedal Hamdouna contributed to this story.

Countries’ leaders denounce Trump proposal for US ownership of Gaza

US allies and adversaries say they still want to create an independent state for Palestinians, not move them to other countries as Trump suggested

Islamic State members held for years in a Syria prison say they know nothing of the world

The Gweiran Prison, now called Panorama, has held about 4,500 IS-linked detainees for years

Trump says US will take ownership of war-torn Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants the U.S. to take ownership of Gaza, moving beyond his earlier statements of forcing Gazans to relocate to neighboring Jordan and Egypt. Trump made the announcement Tuesday evening, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

Trump says US will take ownership of Gaza

The president is going beyond his earlier goal to relocate Gazans to other countries including Jordan and Egypt

Fake stock exchange scams steal millions from Kurdistan region

Kobani residents concerned about the lack of clean water 

Gas field attack sparks tensions over Iraqi troops in region 

Syria's Sharaa meets with Turkey's Erdogan

Erdogan hails the new Syrian leader's commitment to fighting terrorism

Syria's Sharaa aims to restore US ties, no contacts yet with Trump administration

Interim president also notes that US troops were in Syria without government approval, adding that any such presence should be agreed with the state