Trump Promises 'Obliteration,' US Negotiators Seek... Ceasefire?
The Independent breathlessly reports Trump's warning of 'complete obliteration' for Hamas if they cling to power, framing it against US negotiators arriving in Egypt for a ceasefire push. One might wonder how 'complete obliteration' figures into peace talks. This rhetoric echoes decades of US policy where threats of annihilation are rebranded as diplomatic persuasion. Netanyahu's government,
bolstered by continuous US military aid, has made similar declarations for years, notably in the lead-up to operations in 2008-09, 2014, and 2021. Meanwhile, the US—the primary financial and military backer of one party in this 'conflict'—pretends to be a neutral arbiter. This isn't peace; it's a strongly worded memo delivered with an F-35 on standby. How many times must 'negotiations' follow an
ultimatum before the media points out the obvious power imbalance?