Manufactured Discord and the Arab Mirage: The Trump-Netanyahu Nexus and Gaza’s Tragedy
As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens in mid-2025, Israel’s relentless military campaign draws global attention to the fraught relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump. Their dubbed public disputes contrast with synchronized strategies that perpetuate Palestinian suffering, sustained by open U.S. political and military protection.
Sachs’ Speech: A Strategic Bombshell
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in March 2025, economist Jeffrey Sachs revealed, "Israel cannot continue its war on Gaza for even a single day without direct American support. This is not solely Israel’s war—it is unmistakably America’s war too." Sachs exposed the deep U.S. involvement behind the diplomatic facade, revealing a bipartisan corporate-military agenda aimed at quelling resistance while restructuring the region's demographics and economies.
Bernie Sanders: Naming the Betrayal
Senator Bernie Sanders likened Netanyahu’s policies to "mass starvation and calculated destruction aimed at transforming Gaza into a Riviera for wealthy investors." He criticized Trump's reconstruction plans as a repackaged "Deal of the Century," masked in business rhetoric to profit from Gaza, sparking debate on the true nature of the Trump-Netanyahu conflicts.
The Manufactured Rift: A Strategic Play
Investigations into Trump's May 2025 Gulf tour, including his Hamas negotiations for soldier Edan Alexander’s release, suggest the proclaimed Trump-Netanyahu "rift" is a coordinated media act. Beneath the discord, U.S. military aid and diplomatic protection for Israel persist, revealing a unified alliance.
Gaza Riviera: The Economic Facade of Ethnic Cleansing
Trump’s vision to rebuild Gaza as the "Riviera of the Middle East," managed by U.S. and Gulf firms, masks an agenda of ethnic cleansing and land clearance. The ongoing destruction and displacement serve this economic project, transforming Gaza into a playground for international capital under the guise of peace and reconstruction.
Arab Gulf Engagement: Cosmetic Diplomacy
Trump’s Gulf visits promised humanitarian aid but yielded no tangible policy shifts. Contradictory U.S. statements of concern contrast with increased arms shipments to Israel and diplomatic protection.
Calculated Silence Amidst Displacement
Netanyahu’s intentions for permanent Gaza control and enforced mass displacement continue with tacit U.S. approval. The Trump administration issues only vague restraint calls without suspending aid or pressuring Israel.
Conclusion: The Arab World’s Choice
The Trump-Netanyahu drama appears a staged performance concealing a shared operation to engineer demographic and economic changes in Gaza, posing grave risks beyond political theater. The Arab world must reconsider its role as this tragedy unfolds.
— Dr. Marwa El-Shinawy, Academic and Writer
Source: Daily News Egypt