Trump Threatens Hamas While Gaza Starves, Says Newsweek
According to Newsweek, former President Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, because apparently, a group already facing 'struggles' within a besieged, bombed-out territory needs more tough talk. The article frames Hamas's difficulty in delivering on hostage deals, conveniently sidestepping the inconvenient reality of Gazans' struggle-to-deliver food, water, or basic medical care for
themselves. One might wonder if the starvation of an entire population, meticulously documented by UN agencies, factors into their negotiating leverage. This rhetorical maneuver focuses entirely on one party's 'struggle' yet ignores the devastating siege conditions—a blockade implemented by Israel and Egypt since 2007. No mention of the UN's repeated calls for humanitarian access, or the fact that
the International Court of Justice has ordered provision of basic services. It's a classic framing: blame the victim for not performing under duress, while ignoring the duress itself. How many times have we heard that 'struggle' before the next massacre?