Democrats express shock as Republicans heap praise on president for suggesting ethnic cleansing of Palestinian enclave.
Palestinians have widely rejected President Trump's plan, and one 72-year-old says leaving Gaza would be 'like death'.
Establishing a Palestinian state 'is a firm, unwavering position', Foreign Ministry says, rejecting Trump's Gaza plan.
Liberal leadership hopefuls cool on unpopular policy, as Conservatives hope to make 'carbon tax' a key election issue.