Beware the gifts of the Greeks
They are Trumpian politics — “great, huge, important, unprecedented.” There is nothing in what he says or does that falls below that bar. This is merely the latest of his political fads. The world must wait 24 hours, maybe 48, perhaps even 72, or a few days more or less, for him to unveil a major surprise ahead of his visit to the Middle East. Political analysts are now racing against time to stamp their predictions on this announcement. They agree it will certainly pertain to a matter of great importance to the people of this region — first — and second, since the White House occupant claimed the matter has been in the works for years, it is likely to relate to something he initiated in his first term.
Given that, and using logical political analysis grounded in clear indicators, the surprise he hints at is expected to revolve around one of three issues — in order of importance:
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A sustainable ceasefire in Gaza
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Initiating a normalization track between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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Reaching an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program that would calm the Gulf states and be acceptable to the Israelis.
And if any of these are to be deemed truly “great, huge, important, and unprecedented,” then would we see, for example, the Israeli army beginning a withdrawal from Gaza, with aid trucks lining up to help the tormented people of the land? Or perhaps Netanyahu’s plane landing in Saudi Arabia, with him attending the anticipated expanded summit in Riyadh? Or even the plane of Masoud Pezeshkian (Iranian presidential candidate) landing there — or both planes together, with both men as guests of honor at the grand meeting?
Only a few hours remain — no more than the fingers on one hand — before the world sees what becomes of this anticipated surprise that touches every Arab, every Muslim, and every person who cares about humanity. It stands at the bottom of a speculative auction — an auction of illusions — where the world is told to wait mere hours or days, only to possibly never see a thing, just as nothing ever came of Trump’s previous promises made to the Arabs and Muslims of Michigan, for instance. Perhaps, just perhaps, the most optimistic analysts — who still cling to wishful thinking — will be surprised with a business deal where an American company is tasked with distributing aid to 2.5 million starving Palestinians.
As for normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel — it’s no longer a prerequisite for Saudi Arabia to build a peaceful nuclear program, nor is it a condition for the establishment of a Palestinian state. The reverse is also true. Iran’s nuclear program has run into the dilemma of dismantlement for enrichment purposes — should it wish to survive, and along with it, Iran as a state.
And to celebrate the "extraordinary" guest in Arab lands, the Qataris are now tasked with convincing Hamas to release at least a handful of hostages held in Gaza. This comes after dangling a carrot — the promise of considering the presence of Hamas's civilian apparatus in Gaza. A political ploy that kills multiple birds with one stone: halting the zeal of the “government of legends” to expand military operations (temporarily), offering mild relief to those starving (temporarily), and extending the stay of Hamas’s leadership in the “Island of the Blind” (temporarily). This is the nature of surprises going forward.
No one on this planet is unaware of the real reason for Donald Trump’s visit to the region. He sees it as nothing more than vaults of cash piled higher than their owners’ needs — and believes it is his right to access them by any means necessary. These are old American spheres of influence, and his economic logic does not allow for sharing them. He still lives in the mindset of 2016, unaware that the world around him has completely changed. Saudi Arabia today is not the same one he visited during his first term with Jared Kushner and Ivanka. The military displays and unmatched missile-launching weapons no longer impress. Similar products are now manufactured in many countries — without political strings and without needing to be "fat-free" to preserve the superiority of the "trusted ally."
Even the temptation of a central political role has been left behind — years ago — to the Qataris, Omanis, Emiratis, and Bahrainis. They no longer care for this illusion. Influence, power, and impact are not granted; they are built internally. And they have now become a model of that. They don’t need a pass anymore — even one issued by those who still see themselves as rulers of the world. Over the past decade, they have woven alliances that can be leaned on when needed — resilient ones, and affordable, certainly not appealing to Trump’s greed.
To complete the drama, Trump begins by stirring the most suspenseful threads, leaking news of supposed deep disagreements with Netanyahu and a personal communication blackout — until the latter “comes to his senses.” Leaked details of an indictment drafted against his national security adviser Mike Waltz have surfaced, after Trump discovered that a key pillar of his administration was coordinating with Netanyahu — at best — and, at worst, was working with Netanyahu to manipulate Trump, sabotage files, leak information to Netanyahu, and allow him to disrupt initiatives. That includes Yemen (and Trump's withdrawal from the war there), the Saudi nuclear program (proceeding without normalization), the revival of the Iran nuclear deal (without missiles or regional proxies), and even communications with Hamas that could lead to allowing some form of civilian presence in Gaza.
This is the “deal logic” of Donald Trump: each issue has its price tag.
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The Saudi nuclear program? The Saudis will pay hundreds of billions.
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Iran’s nuclear issue and the Houthis? Iran will pay by opening its doors to American investments worth billions.
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Hamas retaining a civilian foothold in Gaza? Qatar will foot the bill with billions.
He will return from the Gulf having opened all these vaults and emptied them using a single key that unlocks all previously impenetrable safes — insulting Benjamin Netanyahu. Why not? It costs nothing, and Netanyahu himself might play along — it serves him in the end. Let it be said: “Even Trump can say no to Netanyahu.” A priceless image.
Policy and strategy analysts are getting carried away with hopeful illusions — suggesting a looming strategic clash between the U.S. and its ally Israel, as if discovering penicillin. Since when was Israel not a burden on U.S. strategic interests? Since its founding 77 years ago, it has always been so — and it will continue. But the strategic balance of risks and gains has always been in favor of this alliance. Israel remains the most reliable U.S. base in the Middle East — and will not be replaced.
It is even more absurd to see such analyses during the most pro-Israel U.S. administration, populated by evangelical Christians. The overly optimistic should realize a simple truth: tactical disagreements to achieve strategic goals are one thing — strategic divergence is something else entirely.
Trump couldn’t delay his regional visit any longer. It’s one of the most crucial chapters in his global fundraising tour. He now realizes that his tariff war will never deliver the results he hoped for — in fact, it’s cost him dearly. He also can’t wait for Netanyahu to finish networking all his Middle Eastern dossiers. So Trump decided to act — to untangle all the interwoven files.
Israel, which he has armed to the teeth, must now manage its wars on all fronts. It is stronger now than at any point in its history. A drone or missile from Yemen every ten days isn’t a big deal when you can retaliate with an airstrike ten times more devastating. Iran is entangled in talks that will drag on endlessly and pose no meaningful threat in the meantime. Lebanon is no longer considered a front, and Syria isn’t even a potential one — it's too busy trying to survive.
As Trump works to cement his economic program and spin dreams that will never materialize, Netanyahu will finish setting the political stage for their shared agenda.
Trump woke up one weekend morning in Mar-a-Lago, remembering a dream from the night before. A huge, great, unprecedented dream. In a rush, he grabbed pen and paper to jot down its highlights before distractions kicked in. In it, he stood on the shores of Gaza — beautiful and serene — with hotels and tourist resorts behind him and offshore gas and oil platforms before him. American-flagged ships sailed the channel linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.
He submitted the vision to one of his dream-analysis think tanks, now fully powered by AI, to process the best output from the dream’s glorious input. The reply came swiftly: To realize the dream, he’d need to relocate Gaza’s exhausted and starving original inhabitants — preferably to Jordan, due to available space vacated by Syrian refugees. To entice them, promise a return home at the end of his (final) presidential term and offer U.S. citizenship and financial incentives to those who go willingly. As for the Israelis, give them the other half of what little hope the Palestinians have left.
No legal or moral justifications are needed — just say: “I’ve relieved the world of a century-old headache and resolved all the conflicts it spawned in one stroke.” The idea is so grand, it deserves quiet promotion — even if only whispered. So now is the time to publicly sever ties with Trump, while maintaining quiet contact with his likely successor in the Likud “dreamer” camp.
The core idea is that all the Middle East’s woes stem from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with Gaza at its center. The “solution”?
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The U.S. and Israel jointly manage Gaza and the West Bank, which no one wants in its current state except its own people.
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After screening, the population is told they’ll receive U.S. citizenship in two years.
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Those who refuse to leave are labeled as Hamas affiliates — and thus marked for elimination.
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Netanyahu’s prize? The full annexation of the West Bank.
What excuses will the Arabs have left to reject normalization with the dominant state? What value will Iran’s nuclear project have once the central issue is erased from history? The rest of the West Bank and its “self-rule” can go to whoever’s willing to take it — or let Israel carry the burden. Let Israeli citizenship be their final stop, just like Jerusalem. That’s the “great, huge, important, and unprecedented” Trumpian deal.
Why shouldn’t the U.S. do what Putin did — reclaim Crimea or annex Ukrainian land? Revitalizing America’s power lies in expansion — forcefully but without war. No shots needed — just troop movements. Maybe he’ll be the president who adds the 51st star to the flag. Since Eisenhower annexed Hawaii 65 years ago, no one has done it. Giving it to Canada was rejected. Greenland is no better. Puerto Rico — mocked by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe as a “floating trash island” — is unworthy of his name.
So Gaza’s Riviera and its 336 km of Mediterranean coastline, next to America’s closest ally, seems a better option. The problem? Its people aren’t blond, blue-eyed, or easily tamed. So why not claim the land — and later engineer a population to match its value? A few hundred thousand carefully selected Palestinians can become Americans. Rebuild the land with investors in gas, oil, farming, fishing, and canal service — with no borders.
To legitimize this historic visit, Trump must send his political twin in deception — Netanyahu — to greet him on the kabuki stage. There, they can perform the peace-and-war duet, tolerance and extremism, and let the audience pick sides. As if Trump doesn’t know about the open weapon warehouses gifted to Netanyahu. Netanyahu knows Trump better than Trump does. They’re both from the same school. He knows Trump needs Arab money, and that a temporary “rift” between them helps Trump’s fundraising. Those paying attention will get the message.
The man drowning Gaza in blood — its de facto ruler — must offer the guest something. He has no lavish gifts, only a few corpses, offered in exchange for a bounced check. Trump, in return, will give a bounced check of his own — a promise to consider Hamas’s civilian role in Gaza post-war and extend their stay on the Island of the Blind. The backers of Hamas’s rule need nothing more.
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