The president's return to power could reshape US policy in the Middle East, with his hawkish Cabinet's influence driving aggressive stances on Syria, Lebanon and other countries. His recent statements and actions indicate a strong endorsement of Israel's military actions in Palestine and the region.
The president's return to power could reshape US policy in the Middle East, with his hawkish Cabinet's influence driving aggressive stances on Syria, Lebanon and other countries.A person walks near a congratulatory billboard for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump , following the 2024 U.S Presidential Election, in Jerusalem, November 7, 2024. / Photo: Reuters
If he is urging Israel to “finish the job” meaning the continued killing of Palestinians and raze what is left of Gaza to the ground, then Israel is definitely complying. Almost on a daily basis, dozens of Palestinians in refugee camps in Gaza are killed by Israel's bombs. All this does not augur well for Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Iran and Yemen—all countries caught in the crosshairs of American and Israeli hegemonic interests in the region.
With Netanyahu's influence over Trump likely to remain dominant, any serious idea of Palestinian statehood appears improbable.
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