Trump's efforts were certainly appreciated by a large segment of Israel's population, I hope enough of a majority to put Netanyahu out to pasture, but that remains to be seen.
It is disappointing, but not surprising, to see Israel and Hamas at odds again right away. Israel is slowing aid, wanting more bodies back, and Hamas is executing their competition for power in the enclave.
Although Trump rightly gets credit for the return of the living hostages, the EU's recognition of Palestine will have a greater impact on the future. While a two-state solution isn't in the near future, the Palestinians may end up with more autonomy. Unfortunately, the domicide in Gaza will take decades to rebuild.
I'm not here to be polite
Now If DJT is robbed of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize he should invade and annex Sweden
ReplyDeleteanon@12:06: Don't fret and don't reply. Between the ballroom and the Arc, there will be plenty to commemorate him.
DeleteThe ballroom is being built without using taxpayer dollars. It is reported Trump and other business titans have already pledged more than enough to construct it.
Deleteanon@6:15: Enjoy your invitation, too bad we don't have a castle for Trump. Please don't reply.
DeleteNo one who actively lobbies for the Nobel peace prize should receive it. It is a political tool anyway and not something that is real today.
DeleteThis years prize seems to have justified military action in Venezuela, certainly not a way to peace.
…as he murders Venezuelans without proof?
DeleteRay - That sentiment started as a democrat talking point to deny Trump for any credit for his accomplishments, and like most democrat talking points makes very little sense when you think it through.
DeleteIn a sane world, we’d want all world leaders to be lobbying to get the award, and tripping over each other to find peace.
If it were a sane world.
You would also think the Nobel Committee would want all world leaders trying to outdo each other to make peace in the world. But they’re nothing but liberal hacks.
I can’t wait for HAMAS, the Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamic Jehad of Gaza to give statehood a try, with diplomatic assistance from Germany of course.
ReplyDeleteanon@3:30: We both know that statehood will not occur within our timeframes. However, Israel has inadvertently helped that cause by excesses of response, and hurt themselves.
DeleteThe EU is bullish about a two state solution unfortunately neither Israel or Palistine is interested.
ReplyDeleteThe EU is a joke.
ReplyDeleteNo one in the Middle East is interested in the pathetic E.U., except maybe Turkey.
Trump does deserve credit for this attempt. He will need to stay focused on keeping everyone in line. It seems the loss of popular support around the world did pressure Netanyahu to give at least lip service to this ceasefire.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that Trumps praise for Netanyahu and his advice of giving him a pardon may have been an open door for Netanyahu to exit, without the fear of prosecution.
For any hope of lasting peace, a new coalition is needed in Israel. Can that happen without internal civil unrest?
Ray@6:28: Israel is very polarized, more than ever. I believe the Israeli conduct in Gaza, largely Netanyahu directed, has also disillusioned support in diaspora.
DeleteNot to fret.
ReplyDeleteHamas is busy with the executions of anyone that their gunman consider disloyal .
It’s still typical Trump. Come in- make noise— leave— claim success without follow through— make big photo ops. . Unfortunately they didn’t negotiate with the people who have to be on board to make it happen. Netanyahu is a snake. He will happily take US money and arms, praise our egomaniac leader and the do as he wishes. If peace will ever last there needs to be a two-state agreement as promised in the 1940s.
ReplyDeleteanon@7:59: Although I'm critical of Israel's overkill in Gaza, I must point out that it was the Arab world which rejected the 1948 partition, and instead attacked Israel. Since then they have continued to reject the two states, instead wanting a one state, "from the river to the sea".
DeleteYou are delusional if you think Israel, or any Gulf State or other Arab nation, save for the Iranian proxy ethnic Houthi in the failed state of Yemen, actually believe that the thug terrorists of HAMAS, the Islamic Jehad of Gaza, or the rump Muslim Brotherhood represents an organizational structure capable of negotiations.
DeleteAny negotiations with Hamas begins and ends with the total destruction of the State of Israel.
DeleteOf course M.M. knows this in spite of his need to present an image of moderation to a specific small audience.
anon@10:27: Hamas was never any sort of military threat to Israel. The attack of Oct. 7 was a total failure of Israeli security. I believe that Netanyahu's coalition overplayed their hand, certainly on the world stage. How so in Israel, remains to be seen in the. next election there.
DeleteMike, as someone who actually follows European news I can tell you, and there are plenty of insight pieces out there to back this up, what Europe does or doesn't do no longer really matters on the world stage. They have made themselves a second rate power and are increasingly irrelevant. Frankly, it matters not that many European states and Canada recognized a Palestinian State. No one who matters cares. What does matter is the coalition Trump built. Europe can only watch a reminisce about the good old days when they mattered.
ReplyDeleteScott@8:02: I also watch European news, but I'm not invested in Trump. Who is in this coalition that Trump "built"? I have no idea to whom you're referring.
DeleteMichael,
DeleteThe most significant leaders in the Arab and Muslim world are part of that coalition. Indonesia’s involvement is particularly significant in the next phase.
The Arad and Muslim coalition. Look it up. They pressure Hamas to accept the deal.
DeleteScott, I agree that the Muslim countries have sway over Hamas, which they fund. But you really have to be a Trumper, to think such a coalition is more important than the rest of the world, which Trump has mostly alienated and beat up with tariffs.
DeleteIs labeling someone a "Trumper" a pejorative? Does the fact that I chose to vote for Trump rather than Kamala make me a "Trumper"? I voted for Trump because the other party scares me to death? He was certainly the correct choice based on what he has already achieved and where we would be if Kamala was president. I think we can agree he often acts like an *sshole. Many very successful people are as well. They don't care what people think of them as long as what they are doing and how they are acting is working for them. I don't blame people for disliking him, but they really need to separate his personality from his outcomes. I would rather live in a country that is prosperous because of an obnoxious president than live through the Carter years again.
DeleteScott - I think that what you forgot to say is that it’s almost like Trump believes in what he’s doing, and that he probably also thinks that he’s “not here to be polite”
DeleteImagine that!
just so your readers know, Abe’s blog moved to https://theallentowntruth.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWe all know there will be no peaceful existance between the terrorists and Israel. All these agreements are is just a break between the terrorists attacks, then they break and make worthless agreements to just arm up again then attack
ReplyDeleteBest to just let them fight it out until one kills off the other.
The E.U. has zero juice on the world stage.
ReplyDeleteThe “two state solution” has zero constituency.
None.
Nada.
Zero.
Zed.
The E.U. is an impotent entity.
Macron is the poster boy for yesterday’s international neoliberal world order.
The Orange One is, against all odds, on the precipice of reordering the politics of the Middle East to the benefit of all mankind.
ReplyDeleteThat Hamas felt the need to stop the Abraham Accords is a profound landmark.
To not see this “ceasefire”, whatever it’s limitations, as a monumental step forward is to be blinded by some sort of partisan dopiness.
ReplyDeleteAnything President Trump accomplishes will never be seen as positive by those you refer as partisan dopes. But, the man keeps working hard regardless.
DeleteCoalition?
ReplyDeleteWhat coalition?
Hostages?
ReplyDeleteWhat hostages?