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The fragile Gaza ceasefire is collapsing under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s relentless military escalation, but the political fallout stretches all the way to Washington. The biggest casualty? Former President Donald Trump, whose self-proclaimed Middle East peace victories now look like empty promises as Gaza burns and diplomacy fails.
Netanyahu’s Ceasefire Rejection Sparks Global Backlash
Netanyahu’s government has rejected multiple ceasefire proposals, vowing “total victory” over Hamas despite mounting civilian casualties. Critics, including Israeli opposition leaders, accuse him of prolonging the war to distract from corruption scandals and sinking popularity. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis deepens—and Trump’s once-touted diplomatic wins crumble under the weight of reality.
Trump’s “Deal of the Century” Falls Apart
Trump’s 2020 peace plan, marketed as the “deal of the century,” promised economic incentives for Palestinians in exchange for major concessions. But it was dead on arrival: Palestinians rejected it, Arab allies ignored it, and Netanyahu’s current offensive proves the plan achieved nothing. With Gaza in ruins and no viable peace process, Trump’s claims of Middle East success now appear dangerously naive.
Biden Capitalizes as Trump Loses Face
President Joe Biden is leveraging the crisis to contrast his restrained diplomacy with Trump’s failed policies. While Biden pressures Netanyahu for a ceasefire, Trump’s unwavering support for Israel’s hardline tactics alienates progressives and even divides Republicans. As Biden positions himself as the sober statesman, Trump’s 2024 campaign faces a stark reminder of his foreign policy missteps.
The Long-Term Damage to Trump’s Legacy
The Gaza conflict has exposed the fragility of Trump’s Abraham Accords, which ignored Palestinian statehood while normalizing Israel-Arab relations. With Netanyahu defying U.S. demands and Hamas regrouping, Trump’s legacy as a peacemaker is collapsing—and Biden’s team is making sure voters notice.
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