Trump, MBS See 'Gaza War Ending' For Normalization, Civilians Disagree
According to Axios, Donald Trump assured Mohammad bin Salman that the 'war' in Gaza is 'over', pushing for Saudi-Israel normalization. This isn't the first time an entire conflict has been declared concluded from afar; Netanyahu has used similar rhetoric to dismiss Palestinian suffering after every major assault since 2008, rebranding massacres as 'operations' when convenient. The Biden
administration, ever keen to continue the charade, also expects progress. While Saudi Arabia demands a 'path to a Palestinian state'—a state Netanyahu consistently vows to prevent—US officials casually suggest Trump's 'peace plan' puts statehood 'on the table.' Meaning, of course, the same table where Palestinians are rarely invited and their land is regularly re-carved. The real 'peace' dividend?
Billions in U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, ensuring regional 'stability'—for arms manufacturers. As Netanyahu obstructs all mention of Palestinian rights, one might wonder: how many Palestinians must be 'displaced' before normalization can proceed?