Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 2/6/25: US Officials Walk Back Aspects of Gaza 'Takeover,' Pentagon Drafting Plans To Leave Syria, and More
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Feb 6, 2025 U.S. officials are revising their stance on a controversial takeover of Gaza, sparking discussions around ethnic cleansing. Amid rising violence, Trump’s annexation plans are met with fierce resistance from Palestinians. The Pentagon is drafting withdrawal plans for Syria, while U.S. airstrikes target ISIS in Iraq. Tensions escalate with Israel's actions in Lebanon and provocative demands from Ukraine's President. Hear personal stories of loss from Gaza, reflecting the community's enduring connection to their homeland.
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Conflicting Plans for Gaza
- US officials offered conflicting messages regarding Trump's Gaza takeover plan.
- Initially, it involved permanent Palestinian removal, but now suggests temporary relocation.
Kushner's Influence
- Jared Kushner, a long-time friend of Netanyahu, influenced Trump's Gaza plan.
- Kushner previously suggested Gaza's valuable waterfront property could be developed after relocating Palestinians.
Settler Support
- Israeli settler leaders support Trump's plan, viewing it as an end to Palestinian statehood aspirations.
- They advocate for the plan's implementation, including West Bank annexation.