JL;DR

In this discussion, Moment columnist Fania Oz-Salzberger, an emerita professor of History at the University of Haifa, offers her perspective on former President Donald Trump's controversial suggestion that the U.S. should "take over" the Gaza Strip. Hosted by Moment Editor Sarah Breger, the conversation examines the strategic, political, and ethical considerations of such a proposal. Oz-Salzberger reflects on the historical implications and potential reactions from the international community, highlighting the complexities of foreign intervention in this highly sensitive region. This dialogue offers insight into the nuanced responses from Israeli and Jewish perspectives to shifting U.S. foreign policy directives.