Future Discontinuous Who has a plan for peace in the Middle East, Dahlia Scheindlin?
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Feb 14, 2025 In this enlightening discussion, political consultant Dahlia Scheindlin offers her expert insights on the complex dynamics of the Israel-Gaza conflict. She delves into Netanyahu's struggles with domestic pressures and highlights the unpredictable influence of Trump's agenda on Israeli demands. Dahlia critiques the impracticality of Trump's Gaza relocation plan and sheds light on the stark realities faced by both Israelis and Palestinians, including the psychological scars left by ongoing violence. She also discusses regional reactions and the future of peace efforts amid changing political landscapes.
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Trump As The Decisive External Actor
- Donald Trump has become the decisive external actor shaping negotiations in Gaza, forcing regional parties to wait on his choices.
- Dahlia Scheindlin warns this creates unpredictability and raises the risk of renewed fighting if deals collapse.
Gaza 'Riviera' Plan Lacks Feasibility
- Trump's Gaza plan is vague, unrealistic and raises legal and moral red flags about forced displacement.
- Dahlia Scheindlin notes wide Israeli public support despite skepticism it can actually be implemented.
Arab States Won't Host Mass Transfers
- Arab states uniformly reject mass forced transfer of Gazans and fear destabilization and political backlash.
- Dahlia says only limited, temporary humanitarian intake (e.g., children) might be acceptable, not mass resettlement.
