Haaretz Podcast Israel’s embrace of Trump’s Gaza plan is ‘atrocious, unthinkable and morally wrong’
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Feb 13, 2025 Aluf Benn, Editor-in-chief of Haaretz, discusses the alarming support for Donald Trump's Gaza plan among Israelis. He highlights how this plan, which threatens the displacement of nearly 2 million Palestinians, provides a political advantage to Prime Minister Netanyahu. Benn critiques the moral implications of this popularity, pointing out the dangerous alignment with far-right factions in Israel. They delve into the entwined political dynamics between Trump and Netanyahu, emphasizing the severe ramifications for both local and international relations.
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Hamas Freezes Hostage Releases
- Hamas halted hostage releases, causing a ceasefire crisis.
- Their motivations are unclear, but Netanyahu's reluctance to proceed with the deal is a factor.
Ceasefire Deal in Jeopardy
- The chances of the ceasefire deal collapsing and returning to war are very high.
- Several factors could influence the outcome, including international intervention and Hamas's response to ultimatums.
Normalization of Ethnic Cleansing
- Trump's Gaza plan has normalized discussions of ethnic cleansing.
- Many Israelis, influenced by the October 7 attacks, now support the once-marginal idea of population transfer.