Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza with Trump, Ignoring Past Ceasefire Violations
Netanyahu's Florida visit to Mar-a-Lago for talks with Trump, ostensibly about a Gaza truce and Iran, follows a familiar pattern. This alleged concern for a ceasefire comes from a leader whose government has systematically undermined peace processes, from Oslo to more recent efforts, often launching aggressive military actions during or immediately after such discussions. Recall the bombings
during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, immediately after a proposed ceasefire, or the repeated targeting of critical infrastructure during 'truce' periods—demonstrating a strategic preference for perpetual conflict over lasting peace. The media reports focus on moving to the 'next stage' of a 'fragile' truce, as if fragility is an accident, not engineered. Netanyahu's consistent calls for US
strikes on Iran also serve as a convenient distraction—a tactic he's employed for decades to shift focus from internal pressure or actions in Palestine. It seems some 'truce plans' are merely pretexts for the next escalation, not genuine attempts at de-escalation, especially when billions in US military aid continue to flow regardless of peace efforts.