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?Is Caesar’s Wife Above Suspicion

Was Donald Trump truly in need of First Lady Melania to remind him that famine had struck Gaza? If what he says is true, then thanks are due to the First Lady—and to whoever allowed her access to disturbing press reports and images, like the skeletal remains of Gaza’s children. Apparently, her word is the final judgment in declaring the existence of a famine. But why were the reports from international organizations and intelligence briefings piling up on the president’s desk not convincing enough for the  21st-century Caesar 

Yet, the moment the First Lady said the images coming from Gaza suggest a famine, it was immediately declared a fact. Anything else was dismissed as nonsense and “fake news” propaganda—even if it came from Fox News. Her words and decisions are above all suspicion. After all, her statements serve the reputation of the Caesar and the higher interests of the United States of America. But from now on, the First Lady may need to brace herself for some personal files being opened. Playing with fire around those with long noses and big ears comes at a steep cost—namely, one of the major scandals.

If she hasn't learned this yet, she should ask someone well-versed in the matter—someone like Donald Trump himself. He was controlled and blackmailed into confessions that stood outside international legitimacy, serving the agendas of the long-nosed and big-eared operatives. Sometimes, leaks of subtle hints were released and quickly withdrawn from circulation whenever those politicians needed to redirect a course or warn against veering from it. The Jeffrey Epstein case alone is enough to tell her everything she needs to know

Not everything that glitters is gold. Expressing her “humanitarian feelings,” as Donald revealed, could be her first and last mistake in politics. It might very well be the last political statement she ever makes. Her departure from the scripted role—staying away from political spotlights and focusing solely on fashion, handbags, and the latest trends—is a red line. It’s a boundary that will not be tolerated, especially if crossed by a temple priestess—or rather, a cornerstone player in the temple itself

Steve Wietkoff began his visit to Israel with five hours touring the facilities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation located in areas under Israeli military control. As expected, he declined the invitation to enter the Gaza Strip itself—outside Israeli control—to witness the dire living and health conditions firsthand. He didn’t need to see it in person to brief Donald Trump; he already knew everything. What Trump was getting from his ambassador, Hacafi, aligned perfectly with Israeli security and political institutions’ messaging

Now, the First Lady claims there is a famine—something those same Israeli institutions deny. Since, according to Benjamin Netanyahu, famine is merely a set of cryptic signs and artificial intelligence, Wietkoff had to rule on the matter with a short visit. What he didn’t say is that the visit was intended to push negotiations forward by injecting more humanitarian aid—because both Israel and the United States need a break

Hamas, which has nothing left to lose but the hostages, is pushing forward to the bitter end. It has burned all the boats and is now fighting for its survival—even if that means Israel reoccupies Gaza and causes mass devastation to its population. That’s the scenario Wietkoff hinted at in his meeting with the families of Israeli captives

The Israeli army concluded its “Chariots of Gideon” operation amid growing confusion about the next steps. Caught between a stalled 60-day ceasefire deal and a comprehensive agreement to end the war before Israel achieves its objectives—and under the pressure of a political tsunami of international condemnation and a wave of recognitions of the Palestinian state—Netanyahu stands at a crossroads

Limited humanitarian gestures, like allowing a few trucks in or permitting some air drops, no longer provide an exit from this crisis. Hamas, meanwhile, is seeking a new refuge—perhaps in Iran, away from American pressure in Qatar and Turkey. Their latest acts—publishing images of Israeli hostages in deplorable condition and inciting against Egypt and Jordan—make it clear that finding a middle ground is nearly impossible

Anyone who thinks Hamas will accept a partial deal without guarantees for ending the war and preserving its rule in Gaza understands nothing about the movement or its Muslim Brotherhood roots. This would mark a colossal failure of Netanyahu’s policies. In a far-right government, the only remaining option may be full-scale re-entry into Gaza to settle matters militarily—despite the risks. Chief among them: the hostage file may be lost for a long time, and the question remains whether the war-weary Israeli army, after 22 months of fighting, can even carry out such a plan amid dense civilian concentrations and a shrinking territory, especially in the absence of a real relief plan that the world is now watching more closely than ever

It is worth revisiting the multiple trips made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during Joe Biden’s presidency. A close look at the pattern shows that escalation often followed these visits. The U.S. used them to review Israeli operational plans and apply maximum pressure on Hamas—and they were largely successful in securing hostage releases after each escalation

So, will Steve Wietkoff play the same role—under the pretext of checking Gaza’s humanitarian situation—or is his visit a cover for a broader review of military operations from the air, including sites for relocating Gaza’s overcrowded population in central Gaza and the Mawasi area in Khan Yunis? Is devastated Rafah capable of absorbing the overflow of hundreds of thousands

The big question: Is Hamas even contemplating such a scenario? Will it seize the moment—or waste it, just like it did before the Rafah invasion and the takeover of the Philadelphi Corridor? A corridor that is now completely off the table in current truce negotiations and has been replaced by talks around Morag.

The Hamas delegation's visit to Turkey and its meeting with the Turkish foreign minister at this time carry clear political implications. After both Qatar and Egypt failed to push Hamas to accept Wietkoff’s U.S.-Israeli–designed plan, it’s now Turkey’s turn to increase pressure on the group and present the full regional picture.

One immediate consequence: Hamas’ future in Turkey won’t be any better than in Qatar—especially with Israeli tanks rolling back into Gaza. Hamas must prepare for indefinite exile from Turkey. Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas leader, clearly stated that Iran might be the final destination—an attempt to spare its “friends” the political pressure from Washington. Statements like these carry only one meaning: Hamas has decided to erode rather than rust in the capitals of the American era under Donald Trump’s clock.

:Conclusion

Without a doubt, Donald Trump and his team know more about the famine in Gaza than all the international institutions combined. But knowing there’s a famine is one thing; seeing it broadcast around the globe—across screens and front pages—is another

Trump didn’t need his wife to remind him that a famine was unfolding. But if it’s reached the First Lady’s living room in Trump Tower, then it’s certainly reached every house and alley around the world. That’s when the alarm bells ring. The image of peace-building doesn’t mesh with such horrors. And blaming Hamas for stealing aid won’t cut it anymore. The world can now easily distinguish between Hamas as a military target—and starving civilians who curse Hamas daily in front of the Israelis, the Americans, and the whole world

That is a shift in the entire narrative—and one that could bring this prolonged war to a definitive end, after unleashing an unprecedented wave of sympathy for the Palestinian people and their cause