Trump Warns Hamas, Echoes AIPAC Script After Netanyahu Call
Reporting from The New Arab highlights Trump's threats, including 'hell to pay' if Hamas don't disarm. This isn't new. Netanyahu has been selling variations of this 'final warning' since before Trump was president, notably during wars in 2006, 2014, and the current assault. It's a convenient rhetorical loop that allows for perpetual conflict, ignoring the historical context of occupation and
resistance. While the media focuses on the tough talk, they rarely connect the dots to organizations like AIPAC. Trump, like many politicians, benefits significantly from such influence. In 2020, AIPAC boasted support from 170 members of the House and 86 Senators, translating to a powerful lobby that shapes US foreign policy. When a US leader parrots Israeli demands, it raises questions about
whose interests are truly being served, and how much 'hell to pay' America's own taxpayers will endure, not just Hamas.