The Trump announcement is the worst possible thing for both sides

I don’t know whether Trump truly believes what he said, or if he even intends to follow through on it. Sometimes he seems like an incoherent buffoon, other times like a master strategist. But one thing is always clear—his primary concern is himself.

The plan he announced is horrific. I sincerely hope it’s just more blustering, but he’s proven before that he’s willing to act on his most reckless ideas. Regardless of whether this plan materialises, even the announcement alone is dangerous. At a time when we desperately need de-escalation, this is like throwing a match onto a powder keg.

This post isn’t about who’s right or wrong in the conflict. It’s not about debating nuances or vilifying one side over the other. It’s about recognising a deliberate effort to inflame tensions for personal and political gain. Trump’s greatest tool has always been division and hatred—he thrives on it. And now he’s injecting that into one of the most volatile conflicts on the planet.

If there was ever a time for people—Palestinians, Israelis, and everyone watching—to resist being manipulated, it’s now. We cannot allow this to become yet another catalyst for violence, suffering, and deeper entrenchment.

Please, let’s not be pawns in this disgusting game.