The Blogs: I was right about Harris back in June; now, with Trump, this war will last years

In June, it was clear that President Joe Biden would not be the presidential candidate and a war in the North is immanent. I also predicted that Kamala Harris had no chance of beating Trump, which was also accurate.

Unfortunately, Democrats fail to understand the reality of millions of Americans living below the poverty line or struggling to make ends meet. It wasn’t Muslims who cost the Democrats the election, but rather the quality of life issues and the need for a scapegoat. The Republicans and Trump knew how to exploit this sentiment.

The consequences of Trump’s victory for Israel are catastrophic. The occupation of Gaza, and possibly staying in Lebanon, is unlikely to end soon. Israel will likely have a free hand in governance and access to unlimited resources, not because of Republican Jews, but due to the influence of evangelicals who now have the upper hand in DC.

Netanyahu and his extreme right partners will now have carte blanche to promote any policy, dismantle any system, and act as they please. There will be no Biden or administration officials criticizing the Israeli government. Israel is on a path towards destroying its democratic institutions.

The consequences of weakening democracy, ongoing war, and continuous occupation are destructive socially, economically and across all fields.

The dismissal of Yoav Gallant is unlikely to significantly impact Israel’s current conflicts. Gallant, a politician from the Likud party, has shifted towards more extreme right-wing positions over the past 15 years. Israel Katz, his replacement, is expected to align closely with Netanyahu’s wishes, essentially maintaining the status quo. The situation remains unchanged: hostages are still in Gaza, and there is no ceasefire. This outcome aligns with Netanyahu’s current objectives.

The support Netanyahu and the far-right will receive from an evangelical-backed US government will be absolute. If they want to remain in Gaza, they likely will. If they wish to shell villages in southern Lebanon, they may do so with impunity.

Ironically, the destruction of Israel aligns with evangelical beliefs about the beginning of redemption. It’s a dangerous embrace.

Although Trump himself and some activists around him have expressed anti-Semitic sentiments bordering on neo-Nazism, it feels natural to support an extreme Israeli government. Neo-Nazis and the current Israeli government find themselves aligned.

The sad irony is the convergence of interests alongside a clash of goals between Jewish advisors like Jared Kushner and Stephen Miller, and the fanatical anti-Semitic conservative right. It’s a union forged in hell.

Needless to say, this election outcome is potentially detrimental to global, economic, and political stability.

Trump will likely target the law enforcement and justice system, potentially implementing far-reaching reforms that could consolidate his power, perhaps to the point of near-absolute rule. With Republican control of Congress and the Senate, he has the means to do so.

The world will become a harsher place in the coming years. We have to keep trying to fight and change this reality. If not for the present and near future, for our children’s future.