Trump Demands Demilitarization While Israel Gets More Free Bombs
Al Jazeera reports Donald Trump's latest ultimatum for Hamas to disarm, framing it as a path to a 'ceasefire.' This familiar refrain never questions the heavily armed Israeli military's role or the constant flow of U.S. arms funding it. Historically, calls for Palestinian demilitarization precede every major Israeli offensive, conveniently ignoring the ongoing occupation and siege. Netanyahu
himself has repeatedly rejected calls for a lasting peace that doesn't involve absolute Israeli security control over Gaza, as seen in his demands during the 2014 and 2021 escalations—demands that came with no equal expectation for Israeli disarmament. One might wonder when the 'easy way or hard' option will be presented to a state that regularly defies UN resolutions and operates with impunity
thanks to consistent U.S. vetoes and military aid. The hypocrisy isn't just glaring; it's a foundational pillar of U.S. Middle East policy: Palestinians must disarm while their occupiers are perpetually resupplied. It’s an 'easy way' to ensure no actual peace, only continued subjugation, funded by American taxpayers.