The Arab world seemed to have rushed to sign US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement in an attempt to halt the Israeli assault on Gaza and possibly alleviate its own sense of shame. However, before committing to the truce, they could have secured a promise from the American President for the establishment of a Palestinian state, potentially curtailing Israel’s expansionist ambitions in the region. This is particularly pressing given the current circumstances, as emphasized by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements in parliament about retaining the Golan Heights while in the presence of the US President.

The genocide of the Palestinians may have temporarily subsided, and there is a vague hope of alleviating enforced starvation. However, the prospects for establishin

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