Call Me Back - with Dan Senor EMERGENCY EPISODE: TRUMP & THE FUTURE OF GAZA - with Rich Goldberg
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Feb 5, 2025 Rich Goldberg, a senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council member, dives into recent U.S. policy shifts under President Trump concerning Gaza. He discusses the controversial proposal for relocating Palestinian residents and transforming Gaza into a U.S.-managed commerce zone. The challenges of reconstruction, the humanitarian crisis, and negotiations with Hamas are explored, as well as the shifting dynamics of U.S. policy towards Iran and regional alliances. Expect a nuanced look at these complex geopolitical issues.
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Initial Phase Challenges
- The initial phase of the hostage deal involves difficult concessions for Israel.
- These include releasing terrorists and tolerating Hamas's propaganda victories.
Challenging Assumptions
- President Trump's unconventional proposal aims to expose hypocrisies.
- He challenges the status quo by suggesting Palestinian relocation and US control of Gaza.
Breaking the Cycle
- Trump's proposal aims to break the cycle of Israel withdrawing and territories becoming militarized.
- Dan Senor highlights previous withdrawals from the West Bank, Southern Lebanon, and Gaza as failures.