Netanyahu to Trump: 'The Gaza Show Must Go On'
Netanyahu's meeting with Trump isn't a new act; it's a rerun of a well-funded play. While the FT marvels at this being his 'sixth summit with a US president this year,' the actual news lies not in the frequency, but the consistency of purpose. Recall that Netanyahu has campaigned on the promise of perpetual conflict since the 90s, undermining peace efforts, and repeatedly rejecting a Palestinian
state. This isn’t a 'difference' in strategy, it's a choice of which patron will best endorse his hardline agenda, regardless of the staggering civilian death toll in Gaza. These 'differences' in Washington mask a fundamental bipartisan consensus on unconditional support for Israel, often oiled by groups like AIPAC. In 2023 alone, AIPAC reported spending over $23 million on lobbying, while their
PAC and super PACs contributed millions more to US politicians. (OpenSecrets.org) So, while the Financial Times treats us to the drama of 'differences,' the reality is a stage managed spectacle where the outcome—continued funding and diplomatic cover for Netanyahu's government's actions—is rarely in doubt.