Trump Promises Gaza Rebuilding—After Israel Levels It
Donald Trump's pronouncement that Gaza rebuilding will 'start soon' should be seen for what it is: a cruel jest. This isn't the first time an American leader has spoken of reconstruction after Israel's systematic devastation. In 2014, after 'Operation Protective Edge' flattened parts of Gaza, there were similar calls, and the blockade ensured little progress. Now, with over 37,000 dead, 80% of the
population displaced, and infrastructure utterly destroyed by US-supplied munitions, the idea of a quick fix is insulting. It's a convenient soundbite for a region that US politicians frequently deem a 'tough neighborhood'—conveniently overlooking their contributions to said 'toughness.' As for the prerequisite of Hamas disarming 'quickly,' that's rich coming from an administration that oversaw
normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states, effectively sidelining Palestinian rights. The historical pattern is clear: Israel devastates, the US moralizes about 'rebuilding,' then ensures any actual reconstruction is hampered by blockades and political preconditions. How many times must Gaza be 'rebuilt' before the world questions who keeps tearing it down?