Jacobin Radio Long Reads: The Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza w/ Paul Rogers
Feb 22, 2025
Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford, delves into the alarming proposal by Donald Trump regarding the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. He discusses the implications of such rhetoric, particularly the humanitarian crisis for orphaned children and regional instability. The conversation also touches on the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, the impact of U.S. sanctions on international relations, and the broader geopolitical tensions that threaten peace in the Middle East.
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Trump's Initiative
- Trump's Gaza expulsion proposal likely originated from himself, influenced by his real estate background.
- He believes this is a logical action, potentially stemming from his first term activities.
Arab Media Coverage
- Arab media, like Al Jazeera, offers more detailed and grim coverage of Gaza than European news channels.
- This fuels anger among ordinary people across the Arab Middle East.
Orphaned Survivor
- A young girl in Gaza suffered burns and injuries after her grandfather's home was hit by a missile.
- A second missile killed her entire family; she was the sole survivor.
