NOTE: Watch the videos under "Resources" before answering the questions.

1. What is President Trump's plan, in general, for solving the problem of the widespread destruction in Gaza and control of the territory after Hamas' war with Israel has ended?

2. What was Trump doing regarding Hamas in the months leading up to his inauguration?

3. a) Define status quo as used in para. 7.
b) A source close to the White House said President Trump is "creating a sense of urgency to end the status quo." What does he suggest the Gulf States should do if they don't like the president's plan?

4. a) What did President Trump say about U.S. troops involvement in Gaza?
b) What did he say when told Egypt and Jordan reject his plan?

5. In addition to reading news reports of what was said, watch the video clips of President Trump's press conference on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
a) What solution does the president present for how to deal with the destruction of a large part of the Gaza Strip? (What does he want to do?)
b) How does he explain the reasoning for allowing the people to move out?

6. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists crossed from Gaza into Israel, and heinously and barbarically murdered, over 1,000 people and took over 200 more hostage into Gaza - approximately 80 of whom are still being held captive today. Ask a grandparent (someone who remembers more of the history of the conflicts and fighting): The president is calling for allowing the Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip voluntarily, saying the area is uninhabitable and rebuilding will take 10 years at least. (Watch the videos under "Resources" if possible.) What do you think of President Trump's idea? (Crazy, arrogant, brilliant, groundbreaking, optimistic...) Explain your answer.