Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Accusing Hamas of Cease-Fire Breach
New York TimesJAN 31
Trump Floats Plan to 'Clean Out' Gaza
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump speaks with the press, alongside White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (R), on board Air Force One after departing Las Vegas, Nevada, en route to Miami, Florida, on Jan. 25, 2025. Image copyright: Mandel Ngan/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Trump understands that as long as Hamas and other radical Islamist groups remain on Israel's doorstep, there will always be more conflict and misery. Trump's suggestion to relocate the Palestinians is a good one and should be taken seriously.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Only the most ill-informed of people do not recognize that Trump's suggestion equates to the forcible deportation and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians — violating fundamental tenets of international law and the Geneva Conventions.