#Trump’s Nightmare Plan for #Gaza
Trump’s recent executive orders show unwavering support of #Israel and the further dehumanization of #Palestinians.
The Intercept, January 31 2025
"After 15 months of Israeli bombardment, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza as part of the first phase of the long-awaited #ceasefire agreement between Israel and #Hamas.
"During his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump pledged to be a peacemaker and claimed credit for securing the deal.
"But mere hours after promising peace and unity, Trump’s actions and rhetoric pivoted. After his inauguration, he signed an executive order lifting Biden-era sanctions against #IsraeliSettlers in the West Bank meant to curb violence against Palestinians.
"'In the #WestBank, Israeli settlers were regularly attacking Palestinian civilians, forcing them off their land, doing things like burning farms, #OliveGroves, oftentimes injuring or killing Palestinians,' says Intercept reporter Jonah Valdez.
"'With Trump lifting those sanctions, Israel is getting pretty much another pass to continue its violent land grabs from Palestinians.'"
Read more:
https://theintercept.com/2025/01/31/briefing-podcast-trump-israel-gaza-palestine/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/HqqgK
#USPol #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #Colonialism #SettlerColonialism #LandGrabs
