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American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza

Former private soldiers say this new way of war — unofficial boots on the ground — could go sideways, while giving governments political cover

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Trump's Gaza vision would be US counterinsurgency failure 2025

From Vietnam to Afghanistan, history warns against the fatal confusion of military means and political ends

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Trump's Gaza plan is not America First

Calling for the deportation of all Palestinians and takeover of the territory — and with US military assistance — may be bluster, but what if it's not?

Trump signals death knell of two-state solution
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Trump signals death knell of two-state solution

His plan for Gaza shows that no one really supports it, not the last administration or this one

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If true, Trump move to withdraw US military from Syria is the right one

Not only are the 2,000 troops there in harm's way, their presence may actual hinder diplomatic progress under the new government

Trump shocks supporters with US 'own' and 'rebuild' Gaza plan
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Trump shocks supporters with US 'own' and 'rebuild' Gaza plan

Upwards of 2 million Palestinians would be removed, while the president didn't rule out US boots on the ground