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Reactions to Trump's plan have notably polarized. Some, including Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have condemned the proposal, labeling it as a form of ethnic cleansing and equating it to genocide. Critics like Ocasio-Cortez voice vehement opposition, arguing that such measures exacerbate rather than resolve humanitarian crises.
Conversely, proponents of Trump's approach assert the necessity of thinking outside the conventional wisdom that has dominated Middle Eastern diplomacy. Historical evidence suggests that Palestinian sentiment has often been misinterpreted; many polls indicate a reluctance to pursue peace talks with Israel despite the prevailing narrative suggesting a desire for a two-state solution.