Hamas Projection (David Rubin)

Laughable Terrorist Comics Say Trump Showing ‘blatant double standard’ in Negotiations

Wait, is Hamas actually claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump is guilty of using double standards in his negotiations with them? Isn’t this the same group that will only release individual Israeli hostages in return for Israel releasing hundreds of terrorists?

“That’s not projection,” says David Rubin, former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, “That’s called unmitigated gall.” Rubin further points to Hamas targeting civilians for termination while Israel goes out of its way to avoid such casualties on the other side.

There’s a lot of talk about where the conflict between Israel and Hamas goes at this point, as critical aid is just about to run out in Gaza. But many are also wondering what kind of impact U.S. President Donald Trump will make trying to speak directly with Hamas.

Over the course of the week, Trump’s administration has been working on direct negotiations with Hamas, which has reportedly rubbed some Israeli administrators the wrong way. But Trump explained, “We are helping Israel in those discussions because we’re talking about Israeli hostages.”

This comes at a time when Israel is set to send out a delegation to the Qatari capital of Doha this week, in an effort to provide aid back to Gaza and continue negotiations for the remaining hostages kept in captivity by Hamas.

So the real question is…what happens next? Will Trump’s involvement in the matter help bring peace to Israel? Or do some think that he’s pushing too hard when Israel is trying to make its own level of progress?

Helping us answer this question is David Rubin, former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and Founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund. Welcome, Mayor Rubin.

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Optional Q&A:

1. Hamas has accused Trump of using “blatant double standards” in negotiations—how do you respond to that claim?
2. You’ve called Hamas’s stance “unmitigated gall.” Why do you think they feel emboldened to make such accusations despite their own extreme demands?
3. Trump has chosen to negotiate directly with Hamas. Do you believe this is a strategic move, or does it risk legitimizing the terrorist group?
4. How do you assess Israel’s strategy in negotiating for hostages while continuing military operations in Gaza?
5. With aid in Gaza running critically low, do you think international pressure will force Israel to make concessions?
6. Trump has framed his involvement as helping Israel, but some Israeli officials seem uneasy—should the U.S. be more hands-off in these negotiations?
7. What role do you think Qatar is playing in these discussions, and can they be trusted as a mediator?
8. Looking ahead, what is the best-case scenario for Israel in resolving the conflict with Hamas?Tell us more about the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and how it can help those in need.
9. Where can we learn more about you and the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund?
   1. www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
      www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
      www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)

ABOUT DAVID RUBIN…
David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh Israel, is the author of seven books, including his latest, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel, which has recently been made into a movie. Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack.

Websites:
www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)

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