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The Israeli government's actions in Gaza are seen as a way to continue military operations under the guise of a peace deal, with Netanyahu using Hamas as an excuse to maintain control.
The U.S. is sending 200 troops to help coordinate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to ensure the peace plan stays in place. This includes a 20-point peace plan coordinated by the UN to prevent aid from being misused by leaders in Gaza.
When this war began, as I've said a thousand times, Israel was threatened, not just from the Gaza Strip, where 1,200 Jews had been murdered and 250 had been taken hostage. But Israel is threatened on its northern border by Hezbollah, a massively powerful terrorist group funded by Iran, run out of Lebanon, by Hassan Nasrallah.
Charlie Kirk expressed concerns about Israel's security and potential ethnic cleansing in Gaza on a podcast, which some see as critical of Israel.
The deployment of American troops to Israel is intended to coordinate with Arab countries who might help run Gaza. These countries don't trust Israel, so the U.S. acts as a buffer to ensure coordination without fear of surprise attacks.
Legendary political scientist John Mearsheimer, co-author of 'The Israel Lobby', does not believe the ceasefire in Gaza will hold. With both sides accusing each other of violations, his skepticism seems justified.
Despite a ceasefire, Israel retains 53% of Gaza, and there are concerns they will not withdraw, as they aim to incorporate parts of Gaza into Greater Israel.
The ceasefire in Gaza has finally gone into effect after both Israel and Hamas agreed to phase one of the peace plan outlined by the Trump administration. However, 200 American troops are being sent to Israel, which feels like a line being crossed.
The ongoing debate over Israel's actions and U.S. support reflects broader geopolitical tensions and the complexities of Middle Eastern politics.
The peace deal negotiations between Trump and Netanyahu included a proposal for Arab leadership in Gaza, but Netanyahu showed resistance to withdrawing Israeli forces.