Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has given orders to the Israeli army to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip in a move that threatens to torpedo an already fragile ceasefire and create catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the already devastated territory.
In recent days, Israeli-backed armed militias have taken a leading role in emptying the territory along the ceasefire line, telling residents to vacate their homes or shelters.
Throughout the eight months of the ceasefire, Israeli forces have continued to open fire on Palestinians within range of the “yellow line” splitting the strip, and carry out airstrikes deeper inside western Gaza, killing more than 900 Palestinians since the truce began.
The problem is that the war was something that any American imperialist with a brain would want to avoid. This war was the dumbest in American history, doing more to destroy American soft power than any past geopolitical blunder. Democrats might saber rattle and try to fuck over Iran in any way they could; they might even try to install the shaw or something using the CIA. However, ever liberal president has recognized just how easy it is for Iran to shut down the strait, and how costly it’d be to actually stop them.
The only reason Trump went along with Israel is that he doesn’t care about American imperial interests. All he wanted was a win that would make him look strong, and he thought Iran was a reliable punching bag. He was riding high off of his success with Venezuela and believed Netanyahu when he said it would be easy. Democrats might be in Israel’s pocket, but they aren’t ego driven enough to fall for that; only Trump would be.