Despite a direct call from former U.S. President Donald Trump urging restraint, Israel continued its aggressive military strikes, a move Professor Sultan Barakat believes was a calculated statement. Speaking in a recent interview, Barakat argued that Israel’s actions send a bold message to the world: “It is Israel first.” He stressed that Prime Minister Netanyahu deliberately sidelined international counsel, including Trump’s, to prioritize national objectives.
Barakat further suggested that Trump’s ceasefire remarks likely followed backchannel talks involving Israel, Iran, and possibly Qatar acting as mediator. “Trump wouldn’t make such a claim without prior discussions,” Barakat noted, hinting that regional players may have been working behind the scenes to calm tensions before Israel launched its latest offensive.
With both nations reportedly suffering major losses — and Israel failing to intercept multiple missile attacks — Barakat believes the situation has reached a turning point. But is Netanyahu actually seeking peace, or is there a deeper political….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶▶ calculation at play
