To the editor: President Trump’s proposal to take away the Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and have the US take it over is a continuation of his and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s technique to stress the Palestinians into concessions in lieu of negotiating. (“Is Trump shaking up the Mideast to strike the ‘ultimate deal’ for peace?” Opinion, Feb. 6)
Including Saudi Arabia to the Abraham Accords is one other aspect of that technique, together with transferring the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and supporting settlement constructing on Palestinian territory. A Saudi-Israeli accord will not be the aim, however simply one other means to the top of pressuring the Palestinians to surrender.
This stress technique contributed to Hamas’ resolution to assault Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Netanyahu’s try to wipe out Hamas in response will solely lead to Hamas gaining affect and recruits, so the stress technique hasn’t been working very nicely thus far.
I feel op-ed author Josh Hammer is giving Trump an excessive amount of credit score for having an actual plan. Up to now, Trump has by no means gotten additional than an idea of a plan. He’s much less of a disruptor than a destructor — of treaties, governments and alliances.
Gary Thorne, Yorba Linda
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To the editor: Magicians and con artists will let you know that distraction is vital. Look over there, not over right here.
That’s precisely what is going on now. Whereas the joker talks about annexing Canada, taking again the Panama Canal, taking management of Greenland, taking on Gaza and eradicating thousands and thousands of individuals to make it a luxurious resort, the person behind the scenes (our de-facto president Elon Musk) is systematically stripping away our democracy and taking management of our authorities.
Making an attempt to fireside FBI and CIA brokers. Taking management of the Treasury Division. Shutting down the U.S. Company for Worldwide Growth. Concentrating on the Division of Training.
He’s attempting to have our nation dominated by white supremacists and billionaires, and he’s simply getting began.
Cheryl Cabot, San Gabriel
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To the editor: I’m genuinely disgusted that The Occasions would publish an opinion piece that considers ethnic cleaning to be a legit a part of a “deal-making” technique to dealer peace within the Center East.
Is that this the way forward for journalism in Trump’s America? Does an effort to look unbiased actually need to incorporate giving a platform to voices of hate?
Justin Johnson, Hermosa Seashore
