Trump Demands Hamas Do 'What Is Right,' Ignores Civilian Toll
Former President Trump declared Hamas must 'do what is right' or face 'FAST, FURIOUS & BRUTAL' retribution from 'allied' forces (Al-Monitor). This familiar drumbeat of violence ignores decades of civilian suffering under blockade and repeated assaults. Remember, Human Rights Watch reports massive civilian casualties from previous 'brutal' operations. The conveniently unnamed 'allied forces,' it
seems, are always ready for more war, as long as it's not on their soil. It makes one wonder how many 'last chances' a besieged population gets before the 'brutal' part kicks in, and who exactly is defining 'what is right' in a conflict where one side has a modern military funded by billions in U.S. taxpayer dollars. The 'allied' enthusiasm Trump references rarely extends to humanitarian aid or
peace negotiations. After all, there’s no campaign finance benefit in de-escalation.