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The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: Trump can stop this horror. The alternative is unthinkable | Editorial

Editorial: The US president has the leverage to force through a ceasefire. If he does not, he will implicitly signal approval of what looks like a plan of total destruction

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Hasnain says:

I wonder what’s finally changing behind the scenes so that major publications are coming out and finally calling a spade a spade. Pleasantly surprised to see this as a full editorial from the guardian.

I hope it results in real change.

“The legal bar for proving genocide is exceptionally high. Washington has declared genocides four times in the last decade – in Iraq and Syria, Myanmar, Xinjiang in China and Sudan – without waiting for judges. International law moves slowly, and signatories to the convention, including the US and UK, are required not only to punish but to prevent genocide. The court of public opinion is reaching its own conclusion. Supporters of Israel often argue that it is held to an unfair standard. But Israel has international protection not only because of the history of the Holocaust, but also as a democracy and a western ally. Its actions are enabled by vast US military aid and political cover. Now it plans a Gaza without Palestinians. What is this, if not genocidal? When will the US and its allies act to stop the horror, if not now?”

Posted on 2025-05-11T22:00:03+0000