Trump invites Netanyahu to White House again despite UN ruling on Gaza genocide
By isabelle // 2025-09-17
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  • Trump invites Netanyahu to the White House for a fourth visit this year amid escalating Gaza violence.
  • Israel’s latest offensive in Gaza has killed more than 90 Palestinians in a single day, with the UN accusing Israel of genocide.
  • The U.S. continues to provide military aid and political support to Israel despite global condemnation.
  • Netanyahu dismisses criticism, pushing for Israel to become a self-reliant militarized state.
  • Trump’s administration remains silent on Israel’s disproportionate use of force, focusing instead on Hamas’s actions.
In a move that underscores the Trump administration’s unwavering support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that President Trump has invited him to the White House for a fourth visit this year. The meeting, scheduled for September 29, comes just days after Netanyahu’s address to the UN General Assembly and follows a two-day visit to Israel by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who offered no criticism of Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City. The announcement arrives as Israel’s military offensive in Gaza enters a brutal new phase, with reports of more than 90 Palestinians killed in a single day and a UN-backed investigation concluding that Israel is committing genocide. Despite mounting international condemnation, including from European allies and the United Nations, Trump’s administration continues to provide military aid and political cover for Israel’s actions. When asked about the offensive, Trump claimed ignorance, stating, “Well, I have to see, I mean, I don’t know too much about it.” Yet, his administration’s actions speak louder than words, as the U.S. remains Israel’s most powerful backer.

A war waged on civilians

Israel’s latest ground invasion of Gaza City, dubbed “Gideon’s Chariots 2,” has left the territory in ruins. The Israeli military claims 40% of the city’s residents have fled, though Gaza’s health director general insists nearly one million Palestinians remain trapped under relentless bombardment. The UN has described the situation as “horrendous” and “systematic destruction,” while the EU warned that the assault would worsen an already “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis. France went further, calling the campaign “destructive” and without military logic. Yet Netanyahu remains defiant. During a press conference, he dismissed criticism of Israel’s isolation, framing it as a misunderstanding by Western governments. His solution? A push for Israel to become a “super-Sparta”—a self-reliant militarized state unconstrained by global opinion. “We must develop these ourselves, arm ourselves, and ensure we have the ability to defend ourselves,” he declared, even if it means temporarily shifting to a “centralized, closed economy.”

Ignoring a humanitarian catastrophe

The Trump administration’s alignment with Netanyahu’s government is unshakable, despite growing evidence of war crimes. The UN’s top investigative body recently ruled that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza, citing Netanyahu and other top officials for “inciting the commission of genocide.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s strike on Qatar—where Hamas leaders were targeted during ceasefire talks—as proof that “it doesn’t look that Israel is interested in a serious negotiation.” Meanwhile, Rubio’s visit to Israel yielded no criticism of the Qatar strike, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer but missed its intended high-value targets. Instead, Rubio doubled down on support for Israel’s military objectives, stating that the “ideal outcome” is Hamas’s surrender—“but it may require ultimately a concise military operation to eliminate them.”

A warning to Hamas... or a green light for Israel?

Trump’s public remarks have focused on Hamas’s use of “human shields,” warning that the group would face “hell to pay” if hostages were harmed. Yet, his silence on Israel’s disproportionate use of force—including the bombing of hospitals, schools, and refugee camps—speaks volumes. Netanyahu, for his part, has framed the offensive as a necessary war against “the forces of evil.” As Gaza burns, the question remains: Why is the U.S. enabling a campaign that has killed thousands of civilians, displaced millions, and pushed an entire population to the brink of famine? The answer may lie in the unchecked alliance between Trump and Netanyahu, where geopolitical strategy trumps human rights—and where the lives of Palestinians are treated as collateral damage in a war with no end in sight. Sources for this article include: News.Antiwar.com TimesOfIsrael.com MiddleEastEye.net
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