Trump Declares Gaza Peace 'Close,' Forgetting Hamas Isn't Israel
Donald Trump, in a moment of unparalleled diplomatic clarity, announced he might fly to the Middle East for a peace deal between 'Israel and Hamas.' He even mentioned 'Our final negotiation, as you know, is with Hamas,' when speaking to reporters. The only issue? Historically, the US negotiates with Israel. Hamas is on the US designated foreign terrorist organization list. This isn't just a
Freudian slip; it's a profound misunderstanding of the region's basic players, and yet, it's presented without critical fact-checking. This rhetorical drift isn't an isolated incident. Mainstream outlets often frame comments from powerful figures, however disconnected from reality, as legitimate news instead of public disinformation. One might wonder if the rush to report sensational claims
outweighs the duty to provide context regarding who, exactly, US officials recognize as negotiating partners. The historical amnesia around US policy and designated entities is stunning, or perhaps, strategically convenient.