Front Burner Is Israel committing ethnic cleansing in Gaza?
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Dec 18, 2024 Meron Rapoport, a 30-year veteran of the Israeli news industry and current editor at Local Call, dives deep into the charged topic of ethnic cleansing in Gaza. He explores the harrowing personal stories of displaced civilians, scrutinizes controversial military perspectives, and highlights alarming political rhetoric reminiscent of historical calamities. Rapoport discusses the complexities of reporting on the ongoing conflict and reflects on the resilience of the Palestinian people amidst allegations of genocide and a potential ‘Second Nakba.’
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Gaza Displacement
- The Israeli army ordered people in Gaza City south, leading to mass marches.
- This was followed by a push to drive people from northern Gaza south.
Plan to Empty Gaza
- Early in the war, a plan existed to push Gaza's population into Egypt.
- This was rejected by Arab states, but the intent to empty Gaza was evident.
Settlement Plans
- Initially, Israeli government ministers hesitated to openly express the aim of rebuilding settlements in Gaza.
- As the war progressed and the government felt more secure, they started planning resettlement openly.