As the United States transitions from the Obama administration to the incoming Trump administration, many are wondering about the implications for the ongoing conflict in Gaza. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to his administration are known for their hardline pro-Israel stance, leading to concerns that US policy towards the region may become even more one-sided.
With the Obama administration having taken a more balanced approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many in Gaza fear that they may be left even more isolated under the new administration. Trump’s nominees, such as his pick for Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, have been vocal in their support for Israeli settlements in the West Bank and have even suggested moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, a move that would be seen as a major blow to Palestinian aspirations for statehood.
As the people of Gaza watch the political developments in the US closely, they are left wondering if they will once again be caught in the crossfire between two administrations with vastly different approaches to the conflict. The incoming administration’s stance on Israel is likely to have a major impact on the already dire situation in Gaza, where the blockade and ongoing violence have led to widespread suffering.
With so much uncertainty surrounding US policy in the region, the people of Gaza can only hope that the incoming administration will take into account the human cost of the conflict and work towards a just and lasting peace for all involved. Until then, Gaza remains stuck between two very different administrations, unsure of what the future may bring.
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Video “Is Gaza stuck between outgoing and incoming US administrations? | The Bottom Line” was uploaded on 11/18/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English