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Ex-US Spy Running for Knesset Calls for Gaza Ethnic Cleansing

A former US spy for Israel, now seeking a seat in the Knesset, publicly called for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza during a live television appearance. His controversial remarks have drawn significant attention as he campaigns for the Israeli parliament.

5 May, 18:21 — 5 May, 18:21
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The GuardianMostly Factual50d ago

Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat

Jonathan Pollard, who served 30 years for selling US military secrets, advocates ‘forcible removal’ of Palestinians Jonathan Pollard, a former US navy intelligence analyst jailed for 30 years for spying for Israel, has said he will stand for election to the Knesset this year on a platform of ethnic cleansing. Speaking to Channel 13 television, Pollard said: “I personally prefer the forcible removal of all current residents of Gaza, and the annexation of Gaza and its repopulation by us.” Cont...

By Julian Borger in Jerusalem

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The Guardian5 May, 18:21First to report

Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat

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newsbeast5 May, 20:20

Κάλεσμα για εθνοκάθαρση στη Γάζα ζωντανά στην ισραηλινή τηλεόραση

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index-hr6 May, 05:00Latest update

Bivši špijun kandidira se za Knesset. Traži protjerivanje Palestinaca iz Gaze

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