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Israel's Ethnic Cleansing Policy Sparks Regional Tensions

5/23/2025

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Israel's policy has taken a troubling turn towards ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023, raising alarms in Jordan and Egypt. Under Netanyahu's far-right coalition, annexation efforts have surged, even as Israel seeks to negotiate with Saudi Arabia, hinging on the creation of a Palestinian state amidst escalating regional tensions.

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Israel's policy has taken a troubling turn towards ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023, raising alarms in Jordan and Egypt. Under Netanyahu's far-right coalition, annexation efforts have surged, even as Israel seeks to negotiate with Saudi Arabia, hinging on the creation of a Palestinian state amidst escalating regional tensions.