Trump plans to 'take over' Gaza, expel Palestinians & build real estate his family could profit from
Feb 7, 2025
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Donald Trump expresses intentions of taking over Gaza, aiming to expel Palestinians while promoting luxury real estate ventures. His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has financial ties to Israeli settlements, raising ethical concerns. The discussion explores the devastating consequences of proposed ethnic cleansing and the historical ties Palestinians have to their homeland. Suggestions for redevelopment in Gaza highlight conflicting interests between economic development and the rights of its indigenous people, with critiques of U.S. policies fueling this ongoing crisis.
Trump's proposal to take over Gaza highlights a dangerous blend of ethnic cleansing and colonial ambition that undermines international law.
Jared Kushner's financial interests in Israeli real estate emphasize the alarming intersection of personal profit and geopolitical decisions affecting Palestinian lives.
Deep dives
Trump's Unprecedented Support for Israel
Donald Trump has positioned himself as an extremely pro-Israel figure, suggesting he is the 'best friend Israel ever had.' During his presidency, he significantly increased financial support for Israel and indicated intentions to expel Palestinians from Gaza. Trump proposed that the U.S. would take control of the area, implying plans for ethnic cleansing and colonialism, which starkly contrasts with international law. His strong ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who echoed Trump's sentiments, underscore a shifting dynamic in U.S.-Israel relations.
Profiting from Conflict: The Kushner Connection
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and a wealthy real estate developer, stands to financially benefit from the potential colonization of Gaza. Kushner has openly discussed the value of Gaza's waterfront property and has connections to investment firms that profit from Israeli settlements. His significant investments and potential profit motives raise critical questions about conflicts of interest facing U.S. officials. This relationship highlights an alarming trend where personal financial interests are intertwined with geopolitical manipulation.
Bipartisan Support for Colonization
The support for Israel's actions and the disregard for Palestinian rights have been a hallmark of U.S. foreign policy across party lines. Trump's aggressive stance is more explicit than previous administrations, which often masked their colonial intent under claims of promoting human rights. This historical pattern of bipartisan support has facilitated ongoing violence and repression of Palestinians, reminiscent of 19th-century colonialism. Through his actions, Trump sheds light on the longstanding imperial practices of the U.S., revealing how the quest for power and profit continues to shape its foreign policy.
Donald Trump plans to ethnically cleanse Palestinians, saying, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip... We'll own it". His son-in-law Jared Kushner has invested in Israeli companies that profit from expanding illegal settlements. Trump and Kushner floated building luxury real estate in Gaza. Ben Norton reports.
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Topics
0:00 Trump is Israel's "best friend"
1:04 US plans to "take over" Gaza
2:19 Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner
3:04 Rebuilding Gaza
3:45 Gaza's "phenomenal location on the sea"
4:24 Kushner eyes "Gaza's waterfront property"
5:05 Ethnic cleansing
5:52 Kushner's investments in Israel
6:51 Saudi Arabia invests in Kushner's firm
8:29 Israel proposes Saudi land for Palestinians
10:00 Trump pressures Jordan & Egypt
11:07 Plans to expel "all" Gazans
11:38 Gaza death toll
13:08 US-Israel made Gaza "Hell"
14:11 Biden vs Trump
15:01 Palestinians don't want to leave home
15:49 Netanyahu is an American
16:49 Netanyahu: Trump is Israel's "great friend"
18:11 Deportations of pro-Palestine students
19:06 IDF prepares to expel Palestinians
19:44 Gaza is an open-air prison
20:55 Bipartisan US imperialism
22:18 Outro
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