Watan-While some media outlets promote Donald Trump as a “savior” who helped push Israel to accept a ceasefire in Gaza, history does not forget his role in serving the Israeli occupation. Trump, who prides himself on his “firm” policies, was the primary architect of legitimizing the occupation and deepening the suffering of Palestinians. This began with recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the U.S. embassy there in 2017, and extended to the “Deal of the Century,” which inflamed anger across the Middle East.
A Record of Collusion and Disgrace
Trump crossed all red lines when he declared the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, defying international laws and resolutions. He didn’t stop there but spearheaded the Arab normalization train, drawing in the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco, while paving the way for open Saudi normalization with the occupying entity. This president, now appearing as a supporter of Gaza’s stability, is the same one who halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), cut support for East Jerusalem hospitals, and deprived Palestinians of U.S. development programs.
The Motives Behind Supporting a Ceasefire
It’s no secret that Trump’s current moves serve his personal interests. He seeks to exploit the situation in Gaza to score political points as he prepares for a return to the White House. For him, the ceasefire is merely a tool to shift blame onto the Biden administration, accusing it of failing to achieve stability.
A Continuous Threat and Expansionist Ambition
Trump has never hidden his ambition to expand Israel’s borders. His repeated statements about the occupation’s entitlement to the West Bank send a clear message of his intent to bolster settlements at the expense of Palestinian rights. With his potential return, his threats to turn Gaza and the Middle East into a “hell” loom once again, exposing the destructive nature of his policies in the region.
Trump: A Name Synonymous with Betrayal and Normalization
From shutting down the PLO office in Washington to supporting the “Deal of the Century,” Trump’s name is inseparably linked to a series of policies that strangled Palestinian rights. Today, the scene repeats as he attempts to rebrand himself as a peacemaker, while the truth confirms that he is one of the main architects of Palestinian suffering.
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