Palestine weekly: After Kushner departs, Israel escalates Gaza attacks

The Story At A Glance

• • Israel escalated airstrikes in Gaza and expanded settlements in the West Bank following Jared Kushner's departure.


• • Settlement expansion includes thousands of new housing units designed to fragment Palestinian territory.


• • International condemnation has failed to produce material consequences or policy changes for Israel.

Context
The current escalation follows failed peace efforts associated with the Trump administration's roadmap. Israel maintains that military action in Gaza will continue until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Christian Perspective
The destruction of innocent life in Gaza is horrific and stands in direct opposition to Christian values. There is no biblical mandate for the modern state of Israel, as Christians are God’s Chosen people. The loss of life during these strikes represents a profound moral crisis.

Implications
The prioritization of Israeli interests over American lives and resources undermines the America First agenda. Continued support for these actions diverts attention from the needs of the American people. This pattern suggests that foreign interests continue to dictate domestic policy.

Broader Trends
The inability of international institutions to enforce consequences highlights the failure of the liberal globalist order. This situation demonstrates how foreign political agendas can bypass national sovereignty. It reflects a broader trend of prioritizing non-national interests over the stability of the host nation.

Takeaway
America must prioritize its own citizens and national interests over the demands of foreign entities. True leadership requires a focus on domestic stability rather than perpetual foreign conflict. We must reject the influence of foreign donors that compromises our national sovereignty.