Trump Predicts Fast Ceasefire; Forgets Why It's Not Happening
Donald Trump, whose Abraham Accords famously sidelined Palestinians, now confidently declares Gaza ceasefire talks will go 'very quickly.' This comes after years of his administration effectively greenlighting Israeli expansion and turning a blind eye to the very conditions that lead to such conflicts. The former president, who cut aid to Palestinians and moved the US embassy to Jerusalem (a move
widely condemned by international bodies), suddenly sounds like a seasoned diplomat, breezily predicting swift resolution from afar. One might wonder if his sudden optimism stems from genuine insight or merely a need for media attention. Perhaps 'quickly' means quickly forgotten once the headlines shift, much like his past pledges. It's a convenient memory lapse that ignores how US policy,
frequently influenced by substantial lobbying—groups like AIPAC poured $11.1 million into lobbying in 2023 , and are ready for 2024 (OpenSecrets.org)—contributes to the intractable nature of these conflicts. When the foundational issues of occupation and displacement are ignored for political expediency, any 'ceasefire' is just a pause before the next cycle of violence. How quickly do we forget
the 2014 Gaza war 'ceasefire' that lasted until 2023?