‘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.
Love this comments section in denial because they refused to read past the title in both the post and article that clearly states most Palestinians don't expect a difference.
The Palestinians in the biggest city on the West Bank seem to have already come to a provisional consensus: that the US election result has no real impact here because things could not possibly be worse.
The recently fired Israeli defense minister was allegedly claiming all the military objectives in Gaza were achieved, and that there's no need for ignoring a hostage deal.
So I'm really failing to see how this isn't already rock bottom.
13 straight months of giving Israel a free pass, Trump literally can't improve the maxed out arm sales even if he tried.
And I can bet you my life saving Biden will do jack shit to stop Israel in his remaining 3 months even though he has nothing to lose.
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.
Wait… you’re not suggesting that voting for the lesser of two evils would’ve somehow helped the Palestinians somehow (or at least lessened the negative impacts)? Everyone knows that you either get everything you want or you just let the worst possible result happen, there is no middle ground.
And throws anyone caught in public with a palestinian flag in jail...they really showed it to genocide Joe.
People standing up for Palestine didn’t vote for fucking Trump. They mostly begrudgingly voted for Harris.
I’m not going to cast judgement on actual Palestinians who had their entire bloodlines erased by the Biden / Harris administration not being able to stomach voting for Harris.
Regardless, they weren’t a big enough voting block to sway the election.
The blame lies more with the DNC, Republicans, Trump. Hell 55% of Latino men voted for Trump.
Why couldn’t Biden / Harris do the bare minimum to stop sending countless bombs and weapons to Israel for an entire year of non-stop genocide? Are they completely guilt free in your mind?
Even if some Arab Americans couldn’t bring themselves to vote for Harris, they were not actively voting for Trump.
Palestinians have never done anything wrong except try to exist on their native land while undergoing decades of genocide while the world remained largely silent.
“You get what you fucking deserve.”
Scratch a liberal, a fascist bleeds. Don’t pretend you were ever on the left or ever stood against the genocide if that’s your attitude. You’re just trying to make it easy on yourself for not actually standing for anything and you’re just as guilty as those genocidal maniacs.
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
I'm betting trump puts his fingers in his ears, tells netanyahu to get it over as fast as possible, then surveys his victory with a look of triumph on his face.
That or bibi throws everything at Gaza these next 3 months so the next administration can blame it on Biden.
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.
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
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.
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
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?
How has anyone opposed the genocide given the electoral outcome?
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.
Haha. Parlor pinks doing everything they can to get trump elected now complain about trump being elected. Love it.
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