Trump Cheers 'Breakthrough' While Gaza Burns
The Hill's headline suggests a moment of triumph, as Donald Trump takes credit for a 'breakthrough' in “Israel-Hamas negotiations.” What constitutes a 'breakthrough' for the besieged people of Gaza—like, say, not being starved or bombed—is not mentioned. This isn't newfound concern from Trump; in 2020, his administration brokered the Abraham Accords, hailed as a great peace deal, which
conspicuously sidelined Palestinian rights. Public record shows Trump routinely supported Netanyahu's hardline policies through all four years of his presidency, often echoing the same sentiments seen today. One might wonder if these 'breakthroughs,' much like the media's framing, consistently serve to normalize ongoing atrocities while presenting the illusion of progress. With Gaza facing famine
amid relentless bombardment, one has to ask: How many more 'breakthroughs' before the international community collectively decides to break through the blockade?