Trump Declares 'War is Over' Amidst Ongoing Gaza Blockade
Donald Trump, fresh from his private jet, declared the 'war is over' during his recent trip to Israel, as per The Independent. This theatrical pronouncement comes amidst discussions of hostage releases and Palestinian prisoner exchanges. Curiously, this 'peace' declaration arrived without any mention of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has suffocated its 2.3 million residents for 17
years (Btselem.org reports on the Gaza siege since 2007). One might wonder if 'war is over' translates to 'our war is over' for some, while others remain trapped in an open-air prison. This declaration also conveniently sidesteps the substantial financial backing for Israel's military operations. For instance, the US recently approved an additional $14 billion in aid in April 2024 (Congressional
Research Service reports on US aid to Israel), funneling taxpayer dollars into maintaining the very conditions Trump now unilaterally declares 'over.' The 'war is over' narrative echoes similar fleeting declarations from figures like Netanyahu, who in 2014, after 'Operation Protective Edge,' claimed security was restored, only for Gaza to endure further assaults. Such pronouncements often precede
continued suffering, not actual peace.