‘It will be harder on us’: Palestinians weigh up impact of Trump election win
‘It will be harder on us’: Palestinians weigh up impact of Trump election win
Many in Ramallah argue things cannot get any worse but some say US result could add unpredictability to despair
Summary
Palestinians in the West Bank are largely pessimistic about Donald Trump’s re-election, viewing it as unlikely to significantly worsen their already dire situation, though some fear it could embolden Israeli actions.
Trump’s support for Israel’s far-right policies, including the potential dismantling of the UN agency Unrwa and backing of Israeli settlements, could deepen economic hardship and escalate violence against Palestinians.
While some Palestinians worry about increased oppression, others see a Trump presidency as a chance to expose brutal realities, possibly sparking stronger resistance.
Man we're gonna have to open like dozens of new zoos for all the leopards absolutely feasting on people's faces. When Trump warp speeds the deletion of Gaza, you get what you fucking deserve.
And throws anyone caught in public with a palestinian flag in jail...they really showed it to genocide Joe.
But at least Democrats were taught a lesson right libs? Right??
.... Right?
The DNC and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory: Name a more iconic duo.
The DNC didn't make anyone see a man who promised to be a dictator, who quoted Hitler, who said immigrants were poisoning the blood of our country, who promised 1500% tariffs, who chose Vance as a running mate and who shows very clear signs of significant cognitive decline and say, "I'm not going to stop that guy from getting into office."
There is not a single reason that an American voter can give me that would justify not voting for Harris and allowing this to happen.
I don't care how much you didn't like Harris. Trump is worse in every possible way.
But enjoy this gloating time now. You won't be gloating in four years when there's going to be a Putin-style election.
Ah the DNC, the classic boogieman of the geniuses who decide not to vote when a criminal who loves Hitler is running for office after already having tried overturning democracy once. Yes it's the DNC's fault you couldn't be bothered to lift a fucking pen against fascism.
We’ll trade votes with non-swing state constituents!
Fucking morons
If only Stein...or something like that.
No no, I was told repeatedly that Trump would be no worse than Harris. Clearly the Palestinians on the ground are wrong somehow.
I too trust Russian Bots over real people /s
Palestinians in the West Bank are largely pessimistic about Donald Trump’s re-election, viewing it as unlikely to significantly worsen their already dire situation
Surely they meant "likely"?
I can see how it can't get much worse but it can go on for far longer than it otherwise would. Tell me again what the us recognizes as the capital of israel?
It can (and will) absolutely get far far worse in the West Bank.
While some Palestinians worry about increased oppression, others see a Trump presidency as a chance to expose brutal realities, possibly sparking stronger resistance.
This is most probably what will happen. Things will worsen but people will realize more of the double standard and the hard realities suffered by the Palestinians.
On the bright sight, public opinions on genocidal Israel will hardened and this will shape more restrictive and drastic international policies on Israel in the future. When that time comes, even Israel's most powerful allies have to carefully manoeuvre in order to help them.
I hate those type of article talking to 4 or 5 person than generalize it to the whole population. Palestinians are not a monolotic entity with only one opinion
I don't care. The people have spoken and democracy has decided that Palestine is now in the hands of Trump and Netanyahu to do as they please.
Pray to your genocidal pedophile prophet mohammad about it, maybe allah can sort all your problems out. Good luck, you're going to need it.
Holy shit this persons comment history, would like to say welcome to Lemmy but probably there’s a reason you had to create a new account.
What are you trying and failing to say? Is what I'm saying not the objective truth of the situation? Are people who choose to worship the cult of Islam a protected class from valid and truthful criticism?
God isn't real. And if he was, I'm pretty damn sure he wouldn't have picked a genocidal child fucker to be his holy prophet.
Maybe you'd like to make a substantive point instead of meaningless ad hominem "comment history" nonsense noise. I won't bother checking your comment history, because based on this comment I'm sure it's just a bunch of pointless babbling about nothing.
edit: Ah, wonderful. All of my comments that dare criticize the perfect and infallible dogma of Islam have been removed by mods. Don't you dare criticize the Abrahamic religions! Don't point out that Islam was spread by violent conquest!
Libs would rather hype the "greater evil" than oppose the genocide.
WE ALL OPPOSED THE FUCKING GENOCIDE.
That doesn't mean we wanted to invite in ADDITIONAL GENOCIDES IN THE U.S.
Jesus Christ, I am so tired of seeing people make excuses for not voting to stop someone who you have been given warning sign after warning sign about because you don't like Kamala Harris.
Yeah: you don't like personally Harris? Too bad you'd rather have a fascist government
How has anyone opposed the genocide given the electoral outcome?
I can't wait to hear your weeping when the Trump backed MIC starts shovelling weapons to Israel, awards Netanyahu with the Medal of Freedom, and vetos any Israeli conviction by the ICC.
When both Gaza and the WB are completely annexed and Trump congratulates Netanyahu for a job well done while violently suppressing any US protests, I'm sure you'll admit your refusing to vote for Harris was a great idea.
I don't think you truly appreciate the shit storm that is coming your way. Because of you and your compatriots refusal to vote Dem Trump "will be a dictator on day one". 13-20 million 'illegal' immigrants are promised to be deported. It is now possible anyone protesting, or even daring to speak out on social media (they'll even look here I'm sure) against Israel's actions will be included in that number. If I were you I'd get my licks in while I could, but use a VPN while doing it if it isn't too late already.
It's looking like the whole of US government is going to be majority Red through and through. That means any bill, including one for the formation of HUAC 2.0 gets rammed through. Oh well, at least you'll have self-righteousness to console you going through whatever happens after January.
What will they say when kushner is building condos where Gaza was? Will that still be teaching Harris a lesson?
Haha. Parlor pinks doing everything they can to get trump elected now complain about trump being elected. Love it.
Opposing the genocide meant voting for Harris to avoid this exact situation.
There's a smallish band of dipshits who care more about shouting about the genocide than stopping it. Not shouting about it (understandable and correct and good) and then stopping it. But actively not stopping it so they can shout.
The only chance--and it was only a chance--to save the Palestinians, was to keep Captain Dipshit away from the steering wheel and bust Harris' balls incessantly until she did maybe half the right thing.
Because that option is better than what they've been doomed to now. But you don't mind that. You have your purity, and that's what your core value is.
You're getting downvoted, but you're correct...
Ah yes, four people I've never heard of that still actually use Twitter definitely proves them right.
Gb2desert lol