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8/28/24 Ramzy Baroud on Israel’s Plan for the West Bank
Sep 2, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Ramzy Baroud, a prominent US-Arab journalist and editor-in-chief of Palestine Chronicle, sheds light on the complex realities in the West Bank and Gaza. He dispels misconceptions about Israeli military operations and discusses the incremental annexation of Palestinian territories. Baroud highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and critiques the mainstream narratives surrounding these crises. He also discusses the rising influences of extremist factions in Israeli politics and the implications for Palestinian rights.
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- Israel's shift towards de facto annexation in the West Bank involves gradual ethnic cleansing and international disapproval, significantly complicating Palestinian resistance.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is exacerbated by ongoing military operations, leading to widespread infrastructure destruction and worsening living conditions for civilians.
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De Facto Annexation of the West Bank
Israel has shifted its strategy in the West Bank from an intention to officially annex the territory to a de facto annexation. This involves incremental ethnic cleansing, particularly in northern areas, as Israel builds illegal settlements and creates a reality of occupation that Palestinians may have to accept over time. The U.S. political backing under the Trump administration has further legitimized these actions, labeling the illegal settlements as part of Israel. This has led to a situation where Palestinians are left with little international support to contest these changes on the ground.
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