Donald Trump’s return to the White House – hailed by so many pro-Israel voters – now looks like it could spell immediate disaster for Israel. His “art of the deal” has quickly devolved into “art of surrender,” as he forces Israel into a shocking and humiliating agreement with Hamas. While President Joe Biden may not have been perfect in his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, at least he didn’t compel Israel to capitulate to a terrorist organization. Trump, on the other hand, seems poised to sell out one of America’s staunchest allies.
[Maariv: “Hamas Dream Deal” Allows It To Rebuild Itself, Encourages Further Abductions]
Let’s be clear: Hamas is calling Trump’s bluff. Trump issued a dramatic ultimatum—release all hostages by January 20th, or face consequences. This strongman posturing quickly unraveled into an embarrassing spectacle. Hamas responded with mockery: they might release some hostages, on their own timeline, and only if Israel makes major concessions. Trump, rather than holding firm, is now reportedly leaning on Israel to meet Hamas’s outrageous demands. This is the same man who once branded himself a master negotiator. Now he’s caving to the whims of a terrorist group that has spent decades sowing destruction.
This betrayal forces pro-Israel MAGA supporters to confront an uncomfortable truth: Biden was better for Israel – even sending historic levels of military aid to the Jewish State. MAGA loyalists ignored Biden’s efforts, pushing for Trump’s return. Yet Trump now insists on deals that strengthen Hamas and weaken Israel.
For a president who claims to stand against terrorism, this is a stunning reversal. Trump’s actions embolden Hamas and diminish Israel’s position, undermining the alliance he once claimed to champion. This is not strength; it’s surrender disguised as strategy.
It’s one thing to issue an ultimatum and walk away empty-handed when it fails. But Trump, faced with failure, is doubling down on his loss by giving Hamas exactly what they want. Trump’s “hell to pay” rhetoric has transformed into Israel releasing live terrorists while Hamas grudgingly returns some hostages—perhaps even bodies, rather than living people. This debacle doesn’t just harm Israel; it emboldens Hamas and sets a chilling precedent for future negotiations.
What happened to Trump’s promise to stand with Israel? What happened to his repeated claims of being tough on terrorism? His actions now suggest that all of it was hollow bluster. By pushing Israel into this deal, Trump has essentially told Hamas: “Keep bullying. We’ll make sure you get what you want.”
Even for a president known for controversial decisions, this is a staggering betrayal. Israel has long been America’s closest ally in the Middle East, a nation that has faced relentless threats to its survival. Forcing it into a lopsided agreement with a terrorist organization not only undermines Israel’s security but also America’s credibility on the world stage.
Trump supporters may argue that the former president is playing some kind of three-dimensional chess. But no amount of spin can change the reality that Hamas is walking away with a massive win, while Israel is left weaker and more vulnerable. This is not the art of the deal. It’s the art of surrender.
History will judge Trump’s actions harshly. His ultimatum to Hamas was a gamble that didn’t just fail—it backfired catastrophically. The supposed strongman folded like a deck of cards, leaving Israel to pay the price. While Biden may not have always been the steadfast ally Israel needed, at least he didn’t force them into the arms of their enemies. Trump, on the other hand, is walking into the White House with the blood of this disastrous deal on his hands.
Signed,
Don’t Be a Trump Cultist
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18 Responses
I’m not a Trump fan but it is little odd to be blaming him for pressuring Israel into a deal with so little hard evidence supporting that he did so. Even odder and flat out hypercritical is that some of those accusing Trump of having pressured Israel into the deal are die hard Trump and Israel haters who supported far worse hostage deals. But now that Trump is allegedly behind it, both the deal and pressuring Israel became so unacceptable…
Diaper Donny and The Fart of the Deal
Vayakom Melech Chodash Al Mitzrayim Asher Lo Yadah Es Yosef
the ultimate decision maker is BIBI and if he makes a bad deal hell be the new Rabin
Obviously the author doesn’t read Israeli news…
Leaks all over the place that trump asked bb to support this temp ceasefire in return for USA support of an an attack on iran..
I’m curious why the letter writer hides behind “Don’t Be a Trump Cultist”…
Trump didn’t walk into office and already he is taking the blame for unsubstantiated “claims” in the letter.
Personally, I wonder how many of the hostages are still alive – An extreme few if any IMO and in that case, releasing the prisoners in exchange for the bodies, while it may be tough to swallow, let the bodies get Kevuras Yisroel and the prisoners will be dealt with when they arrive back in prison or are shot dead in their territory when they re-engage in their terror activities.
Dead wrong on too many levels to even engage
Bibi has a choice: Either Biden allows another U.N. Resolution go through (like Obama did on the way out the door) or Israel takes this bad deal. This way he screws Israel AND Trump at the the same time.
To me, this seems like a clear message from HKBH “Al tivtichu bindivim….”
You put your hope in the IDF…poof
You put your hope in Trump…poof
AIN LONU AL MI LEHEISHOAIN ELOH AL AVINU SHEBASHOMAYIM!!!
spot on
i love trump but this deal is basically back to before october 7th
Stop blaming Trump when ALL chareidi parties said their Gedolei Torah consider it the right thing to do.
Now, the painful concessions done by Israel – which might cost in much blood חס ושלום – is nothing to do with Trump! For the last decade Israel is run be a progressive elite, which controls the judicial system and the Media, enabled by a bad system of government to totally CRIPPLE the elected body.
Trump didn’t even come into office, and Israel is maintaining the Hamas Gaza control for over a year! with the supreme court taking complaints from residents of Gaza, as well as from Hamas prisoners in Israel, while relentlessly prosecuting anyone who tries to change their narrative of what the right goal in the war is. ואין כאן מקום להאריך.
Trump was quite clear with his demand that Netanyahu end the war by January 20th. He said it explicitly numerous times. Sadly Jewish MAGA folk only hear what they want to hear. In any case anything Trump does will always be spun for the good. Soon Trump will impose tariffs that will harm every frum family and deport many workers who work for frum families and establishments. The inflation caused by these acts will harm us all as well. Next year Obamacare subsidies expire and if the GOP sabotages the ACA they will be hurt and ruin among the most needy of our kehillos. Maybe it’s not such a great idea to put our faith in the man who unapologetically dines with America’s most rabid racists and who appoints an inexperienced crusader white nationalist alcoholic as secretary of defense.
Trak443 – stop.making up and spouting nonsense.
The only reality is Ein Od Milvado. Lev Hamelech v’haharim beyad Hashem. PERIOD.
Netanyahu and only Netanyahu is to blame for all capitulation he is the biggest leftist in the world far more dangerous than Lapid who at least admits he is leftist while Netanyahu poses as right.
Netanyahu (and his million or so believers a real cult!) cultivated and funded Hamas for years, Netanyahu refuses to settle Gaza today which is the only real solution. He sacrificed and sacrifices hundreds of soldiers lives for his futile effort to maintain his image as a humanitarian.
The day after Oct. 7 Israel could have done anything they wanted in Gaza and no one would have objected it is Netanyahu and his policy of procrastination and dragging out to buy time at all costs that let all the legitimacy go down the toilet. Netanyahu killed hundreds of soldiers without causing Hamas to lose one inch of land, at the end of the day he will simply surrender and the world with Netanyahu in the lead will line up to finance the rebuilding of Gaza.
The other sensible option could have and should have been a comprehensive hostage deal emptying Israel’s prisons of Hamas prisoners followed by a brutal and merciless declaration of a new war on Hamas by Israel. Shimon and Levi with Shechem style…
Netanyahu refuses to do anything sensible, the only thing he knows how to do is buy time no matter what the cost is in lives or anything else.
At the end of the day the real hostages are Netanyahu’s million followers who are so attached to his tone of voice they follow him to their death.
It is the Israeli Right that refuses to provide an alternative to Netanyahu from the Right who is to blame and no one else.
We all know who the author is and he routinely spreads loshon hara and prevents the coming of king moshiach. I think for these “editorials” the administrators should require people sign their names so we know who spreads such terrible things.
The writer ignores the fact that it was Biden who forced Israel to feed Hamas, provide them with water & electricity while trying to prosecute a war. Had Israel cut off all aid to Gaza on day one – every last hostage would be free by now. That is the fact!
Funny how defensive people get about Trump. I voted for him and like the job he did before but it is possible he gets things wrong. The writer has expressed a well formed opinion. You can agree or disagree without going into a defensive Trump can do no wrong hissy fit. It is definitely thought provoking and their are arguments each way.