'When he wants something, it happens.' Israel's far right applauds Trump's Gaza plan [View all]

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Source: CNN

‘When he wants something, it happens.’ Israel’s far right applauds Trump’s Gaza plan

Analysis by Tim Lister, CNN
6 minute read
Updated 12:00 PM EST, Tue January 28, 2025

CNN
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US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to “clean out” Gaza by removing Palestinians living there to Jordan and Egypt, a plan which has appalled some allies but has been quickly embraced by Israel’s far right.

Having first floated the idea Saturday, Trump warmed to his theme Monday, saying of Gaza’s population: “I’d like to get them living in an area where they can live without disruption and revolution and violence so much.”

He has not specified whether such emigration would be voluntary. The forcible displacement of civilians “can constitute a war crime and/or crime against humanity” depending on the context, according to the United Nations.

“I think you can get people living in areas that are a lot safer and maybe a lot better and maybe a lot more comfortable,” he said on Monday.

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