US Backs Down as Netanyahu Orders New Wave of Gaza Strikes, Trump's Legacy Suffers.
In a dramatic escalation of violence in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given the green light to his military to carry out powerful strikes across the Gaza Strip, just days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new US military base in Israel.
The latest wave of bombing in Gaza has killed over 100 people, with many more injured. The attacks come as Israeli officials have claimed that Hamas fighters had fired on Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza, a claim disputed by Hamas.
Netanyahu's decision to order the strikes appears to be an attempt to undermine a ceasefire agreement that was brokered just four days ago. The US has been accused of backing down from its own commitment to maintaining the ceasefire after Rubio toured the military base.
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at Arab Center Washington DC, believes that the US is not taking a strong stance against Israel's aggression in Gaza. Munayyer argued that "all eyes are now on Washington" and whether they will act as an impartial referee or allow Israel to get away with its actions.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed concerns over the handling of hostages by both sides, while Hamas maintains it is committed to upholding the ceasefire agreement. The Israeli government has also been accused of undermining the peace process, limiting humanitarian aid to enter Gaza and continuing to block the Rafah border crossing.
Hamas's return of living Israeli hostages was hailed as a key part of the ceasefire deal, but their efforts to exhume and return the remains of 15 deceased Israelis are being met with resistance. The group has accused Israel of barring entry to teams and heavy machinery needed for the digging process.
Israeli officials have claimed that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement, in an attempt to justify continued attacks on Gaza. However, Munayyer believes that "the international community is going to buy that", and questioned whether the US would take action against Israel if it did so.
The conflict has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights groups, with Ramy Abdu of Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor stating that "this is their strategy, they want Palestinians to do anything to react just to complete their mission."
In a dramatic escalation of violence in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given the green light to his military to carry out powerful strikes across the Gaza Strip, just days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new US military base in Israel.
The latest wave of bombing in Gaza has killed over 100 people, with many more injured. The attacks come as Israeli officials have claimed that Hamas fighters had fired on Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza, a claim disputed by Hamas.
Netanyahu's decision to order the strikes appears to be an attempt to undermine a ceasefire agreement that was brokered just four days ago. The US has been accused of backing down from its own commitment to maintaining the ceasefire after Rubio toured the military base.
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at Arab Center Washington DC, believes that the US is not taking a strong stance against Israel's aggression in Gaza. Munayyer argued that "all eyes are now on Washington" and whether they will act as an impartial referee or allow Israel to get away with its actions.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed concerns over the handling of hostages by both sides, while Hamas maintains it is committed to upholding the ceasefire agreement. The Israeli government has also been accused of undermining the peace process, limiting humanitarian aid to enter Gaza and continuing to block the Rafah border crossing.
Hamas's return of living Israeli hostages was hailed as a key part of the ceasefire deal, but their efforts to exhume and return the remains of 15 deceased Israelis are being met with resistance. The group has accused Israel of barring entry to teams and heavy machinery needed for the digging process.
Israeli officials have claimed that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement, in an attempt to justify continued attacks on Gaza. However, Munayyer believes that "the international community is going to buy that", and questioned whether the US would take action against Israel if it did so.
The conflict has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights groups, with Ramy Abdu of Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor stating that "this is their strategy, they want Palestinians to do anything to react just to complete their mission."
this is getting outta hand 
100+ people dead already 
and it's not even a week since the ceasefire was brokered 
Netanyahu's actions are like, super suspicious 
US is supposed to be impartial 
but Marco Rubio just visited Israel 
and now they're backing down 
what's going on? 
Hamas' actions are crazy, no doubt about it, but Israel's got its own demons too. I mean, 15 dead Israelis should be a priority, right? The whole international community's just so caught up in the politics of it all...
Netanyahu thinks he can just ignore the ceasefire agreement and get away with it, but I think Munayyer is right that all eyes are on Washington now. Will they really act as an impartial referee or let Israel walk all over them? 
The US has a history of backing its allies in the Middle East, but what if they're not willing to take a strong stance against Israel's aggression? It's like the ceasefire agreement is just a temporary fix until the next big escalation. And while we're at it, why are human rights groups being so vocal about this when it comes to Palestinian issues but remain silent on Israeli actions? 
it's like they have no problem backing down on their own commitments when it comes to Israel but get all bent out of shape if someone else doesn't toe the line. Netanyahu really knows how to work that whole "US is scared of him" vibe, lol.
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I'm getting really worried about what's happening in Gaza right now 
. These strikes and killings feel like a never-ending cycle of violence 
. What's going on with the US not taking a stronger stance against this aggression? It feels like they're either turning a blind eye or getting bullied by Israel 
. But it seems his legacy is suffering because of Netanyahu's actions 
. The international community needs to step in and make some noise about this 
. These human rights groups are right on the money, saying that Israel wants Palestinians to do anything just to react and keep them trapped 
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... this whole thing just feels so frustrating, you know?
. I'm not sure what's gonna happen next, but I know human rights groups are straight up calling it out 
Netanyahu's gotta be breathing down Rubio's neck or something because the US is literally backing down from its own commitment to a ceasefire 
It seems like the US is just letting Israel get away with this... what's going on? 
Is it because of Trump's legacy or something? Did he really set a precedent for how the US should be handling situations like this? 
all these lives lost just so Netanyahu can say "I'm still in charge" 
. They need to take a strong stance against this kind of aggression. I'm not surprised by Netanyahu's decision, he's always been a bit of a hardliner when it comes to dealing with Hamas 
. It's like Israel just wants to isolate the Palestinians from the rest of the world 
. We need more voices speaking out against this kind of violence and pushing for a two-state solution 
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. This is going to cause more suffering for innocent people, and the international community needs to step in to stop the violence 
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