Trump to Press Netanyahu on Stalled Ceasefire, Not Stalled Genocide
France 24 breathlessly reports Donald Trump will 'press' Benjamin Netanyahu on a 'stalled Gaza ceasefire,' Iran, and Lebanon. (One might wonder if 'stalled' is the right word when bombing continues unabated.) This framing conveniently overlooks Netanyahu’s consistent, decades-long policy: sustained military action in Gaza, coupled with encroachment in the West Bank and threats to regional
stability. Critics note that 'pressing' from a US president often translates to a photo op and continued diplomatic cover for Israeli actions, as seen when Biden signed off over 100 arms sales to Israel since October 7, 2023. We've been here before. Netanyahu's rhetoric on 'security' and regional threats has remained remarkably consistent since his first term in the 1990s, always justifying
military operations and expansion. Trump will 'press' him, they say, as if this isn't the same playbook that has led to countless 'stalled ceasefires' and escalating crises. How many 'pressings' does it take before we acknowledge the US role in enabling — not halting — the violence?