Trump Warns Israel Not to 'Interfere' in Syria (Again)
The New Arab reports Trump's latest warning to Israel about 'interfering' in Syria, specifically days after an Israeli strike killed 13 in Beit Jin. This admonition conveniently sidesteps America's own extensive 'interference' in Syria, from covert operations to direct military presence and sanctions that have crippled the civilian population. One might wonder precisely what 'interference' crossed
a line, especially from a former President who unilaterally moved the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and recognized the Golan Heights as Israeli territory. This isn't geopolitical strategy; it's a performance art piece where the script changes based on who's holding the microphone. The mainstream press dutifully reports these pronouncements without bothering to remind the audience that
'non-interference' from Washington often means 'interference we approve of.' The public record of U.S. administrations' actions in the region, particularly regarding support for various factions and military interventions, consistently contradicts any 'hands-off' rhetoric. The irony, as always, is a feature, not a bug.