Netanyahu is recklessly violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement, and it's a slap in the face to President Trump who had hoped to use the US as a referee.
In recent days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his military to conduct powerful strikes on Gaza, with over 100 people killed. The latest airstrikes, which took place just four days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new US military base in Israel, have raised questions about whether President Trump's administration is serious about maintaining the ceasefire agreement.
Rubio had said that there was "no plan B" and that the US thought it was the best plan to succeed, but his words ring hollow now. The fact that Israel notified the Trump administration before conducting the strikes raises further doubts about whether the US will hold Netanyahu accountable for violating the ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance signalled that he would not take a strong stance against Israel's actions, downplaying the severity of the attacks and saying that the ceasefire was "holding." However, many observers are skeptical, particularly in light of previous instances where Israel has pushed the narrative that Hamas is responsible for the violence.
The international community is watching with bated breath as this situation unfolds. The European Union and several major Western countries had threatened to impose sanctions or recognition of a Palestinian state if Israel did not comply with the ceasefire agreement. It's unclear whether they will now be able to hold Netanyahu accountable for his actions.
Israel's resumed aggression fits into a pattern that has been seen before, with previous ceasefires in November 2023 and January this year being used as a pretext for resuming attacks on Gaza. The Israeli government is trying to create a narrative that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement, but it remains to be seen whether the international community will buy into this claim.
The situation is dire, with many lives lost and the humanitarian situation in Gaza remaining critical. It's clear that the US administration has failed to live up to its promise of being a referee in this conflict. As one observer noted, "They want Palestinians to do anything to react just to complete their mission."
The fact that Court orders are being ignored and MAGA loyalists have been put in charge of the military and federal law enforcement agencies is also alarming, suggesting that Trump's authoritarian takeover of the US government is having far-reaching consequences. The Intercept has sounded the alarm about this development, and it remains to be seen whether more outlets will follow suit.
In recent days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his military to conduct powerful strikes on Gaza, with over 100 people killed. The latest airstrikes, which took place just four days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new US military base in Israel, have raised questions about whether President Trump's administration is serious about maintaining the ceasefire agreement.
Rubio had said that there was "no plan B" and that the US thought it was the best plan to succeed, but his words ring hollow now. The fact that Israel notified the Trump administration before conducting the strikes raises further doubts about whether the US will hold Netanyahu accountable for violating the ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance signalled that he would not take a strong stance against Israel's actions, downplaying the severity of the attacks and saying that the ceasefire was "holding." However, many observers are skeptical, particularly in light of previous instances where Israel has pushed the narrative that Hamas is responsible for the violence.
The international community is watching with bated breath as this situation unfolds. The European Union and several major Western countries had threatened to impose sanctions or recognition of a Palestinian state if Israel did not comply with the ceasefire agreement. It's unclear whether they will now be able to hold Netanyahu accountable for his actions.
Israel's resumed aggression fits into a pattern that has been seen before, with previous ceasefires in November 2023 and January this year being used as a pretext for resuming attacks on Gaza. The Israeli government is trying to create a narrative that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement, but it remains to be seen whether the international community will buy into this claim.
The situation is dire, with many lives lost and the humanitarian situation in Gaza remaining critical. It's clear that the US administration has failed to live up to its promise of being a referee in this conflict. As one observer noted, "They want Palestinians to do anything to react just to complete their mission."
The fact that Court orders are being ignored and MAGA loyalists have been put in charge of the military and federal law enforcement agencies is also alarming, suggesting that Trump's authoritarian takeover of the US government is having far-reaching consequences. The Intercept has sounded the alarm about this development, and it remains to be seen whether more outlets will follow suit.