TIMES OF ISRAEL: Hostages, ceasefire, and Trump's dangerous fantasy
As the world reels from the harrowing revelations about the physical state of the last three Israeli hostages released by Hamas, the stakes in the ongoing war could not be clearer. The images of their emaciated bodies, the descriptions of their physical and psychological torment—these are not mere details in a political saga; they are an indictment of the unbearable cost of inaction. And yet, instead of focusing on what truly matters—securing the release of the remaining hostages and negotiating a viable ceasefire—the conversation is being hijacked by reckless ideas that threaten to unravel any chance for resolution.
Enter Donald Trump. In a recent outburst of geopolitical ignorance, the former U.S. president suggested that Israel should expel Palestinians from Gaza and build a luxurious “Middle East Riviera” in their place. The sheer absurdity of this proposal would be laughable if it weren’t so dangerous. In one breath, Trump not only inflamed tensions but also handed Hamas and other extremist factions a propaganda gift wrapped in gold. His statement undermines every effort to reach a negotiated agreement, pushing the possibility of a hostage deal and a ceasefire further out of reach.
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