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There is method to Trump’s Gaza takeover madness

The ‘Gaza plan’ is almost certainly designed to scare Palestinians and third parties to the negotiation table with creative solutions.

Bren CarlillMiddle East expert

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In the wake of Donald Trump’s dramatic Gaza pronouncements, everyone needs to take a breath.

The US is not going to take over Gaza. It’s not going to kick out Gazans. It’s not going to sell the land to the highest bidder.

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Bren Carlill is the director of special projects at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council.

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