In his recent speech to Congress, Donald Trump notably downplayed the situation in Gaza, only briefly touching on American hostages held by Hamas. He didn't share details about a contentious plan for Gaza that includes expelling Palestinians, echoing past foreign policy missteps. Notably, Trump pre-approved $4 billion in new military aid to Israel, bypassing congressional review. At the same time, he suspended military support to Ukraine, demonstrating a selective approach to leveraging aid. This reflects a continuity in U.S. foreign policy, where leaders refrain from using their military assistance as a tool to influence Israeli policy towards Palestine.
In his address, Trump largely omitted the Israel-Palestine conflict, despite its urgency, and failed to leverage military support to influence Israeli actions.
The administration's approval of a massive $4 billion weapons deal to Israel and the recent suspension of aid to Ukraine highlight a troubling inconsistency in foreign policy.
After a harsh confrontational meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump's readiness to cut military aid to Ukraine starkly contrasts his unwavering commitment to Israel.
Trump and Biden share a reluctance to influence Israeli policy towards Gaza, missing an opportunity to leverage military support to foster better regional outcomes.
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