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Netanyahu Threatens To Resume War On Gaza

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Feb 12, 2025
Helena, a sharp political commentator, and Anel Shaleen, a former State Department official turned critic of U.S. support for Israel, dive into the escalating tensions in Gaza. They discuss Netanyahu's threats of renewed military action and King Abdullah’s concerns about ethnic cleansing proposals. The duo critiques the humanitarian crisis and navigates the complicated geopolitics surrounding Palestinian displacement. Their conversation also touches on misinformation in public discourse and the contrasting treatment of Palestinian and Ukrainian refugees.
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INSIGHT

Potential Ceasefire Breakdown

  • Palestinians in Gaza face renewed threat of Israeli bombing if Hamas doesn't release hostages.
  • Hamas says Israel violates the ceasefire by killing Palestinians and blocking aid.
INSIGHT

Abdullah Resists Trump's Plan

  • King Abdullah of Jordan met with Trump, who wants Jordan to resettle Palestinians displaced from Gaza.
  • Abdullah subtly pushed back, offering to take in 2,000 sick children instead.
ANECDOTE

Abdullah's Diplomatic Success

  • King Abdullah softened Trump's stance, leading Trump to reconsider withholding aid from Jordan.
  • Abdullah's diplomacy emphasizes waiting for a proposal from Egypt and Arab states.
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