by Will Espero
I just watched a segment on CNN showing a hospital in Gaza being bombed.
Twenty people were killed, including medical workers and four journalists. Netanyahu called the bombing a tragic mishap, implying it was a mistake.
War is Hell, and the bombings and killings in Gaza must stop. Israel’s Netanyahu has the upper hand and is in a strong, powerful position to end the destruction.
Meanwhile, millions of Palestinians are starving and suffering as war rages around them.
Netanyahu wants to eliminate Hamas, the terrorist organization battling Israel.
But at what cost? And can you eliminate a spirit or stirring that moves generation to generation?
Happiness, freedom, and peace are natural ambitions that all humans yearn for. I believe Israelis, Palestinians, Ukrainians, and Russians want to live in a peaceful environment with no fear of war.
Why can’t peace be attained? What will it take to stop the bombing?
It’s incredible that a few men can create such drama, pain, and suffering in the world. Sadly, that’s how it’s always been.
Netanyahu is one man who can stop the bombing of Gaza and ensure that innocent lives will not be lost. He has the authority and power, but chooses not to.
In my opinion, Netanyahu knows this is his last war campaign. When he removes himself from the war theater, he will never return. Thus, he is leaving the biggest impact and mark that he can so war never erupts against Israel again.
Some see Netanyahu as a war criminal, so it remains to be seen what the future holds for him. Whatever happens, the world will be watching.
The USA has been a constant ally of Israel, and Trump and Netanyahu seem to have a good relationship, especially since Trump bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities final outcome for Gaza is far from over, and I expect Trump and others might find themselves working together in the future on some wild and crazy idea regarding the redevelopment of the Gaza Strip.
If there’s a way for the Trump family to get involved, they may very well try.
Putin is another authoritarian leader who can stop a war but chooses not to end his campaign against Ukraine.
Much energy and effort have been directed towards Vladimir Putin by Trump, but to no avail.
Donald Trump campaigned on his ability to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but to date, nothing has happened.
The recent Trump-Putin summit in Alaska had many thinking a breakthrough had been made, but this was not the case.
Putin benefited from the summit by agreeing to nothing and demanding a significant portion of Ukraine’s territory in exchange for a ceasefire and the development of a peace plan.
Putin basically got an extension to act as Trump looked frustrated and tired with his efforts. Some say Putin is stringing Trump along, and I agree, since Putin is a master KGB agent with years of experience manipulating people.
Putin is making Trump look bad, and Trump’s hope for a Nobel Peace Prize is slipping from his fingers. “Darn that Putin”, Trump must be thinking.
I truly would like to see Trump convince Putin to support a ceasefire and bring peace to the world. I want to see and experience world peace in my lifetime, just like many readers do.
Instead of spending billions on military weapons, our governments can spend billions educating children, eliminating disease, fighting hunger, building homes, protecting the environment, and helping the needy.
Putin has also been labelled a war criminal by the international courts, and he is very careful about where he travels.
Putin’s relationship with Trump has given him some political points in Moscow since Putin’s war effort has cost billions of dollars and has resulted in tens of thousands of Russian military deaths.
So what’s the big deal about the Epstein files?
The obvious answer is the thought that Donald Trump is in the files in various ways. Videos and photos of Epstein and Trump do show they had a chummy, friendly relationship, and they partied often together.
Trump campaigned on the issue of releasing the Epstein files, and his MAGA base supported him 100%.
They expected a Trump administration to be transparent and open, with the information being kept hidden by the ‘deep state’.
To MAGA’s dismay, the Trump administration decided not to release the files, and the pushback was strong and loud from many. Trump has since released some files, but so far, not the information that was expected from his supporters.
The Epstein files will continue to dog Trump because of the issue of criminality and the sexual crimes against minors.
The conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeff Epstein’s girlfriend, and the many outstanding lawsuits against Trump for sexual harassment and abuse keep the fire stoked on the Epstein files.
Maxwell’s unexpected move to a minimum security facility after speaking with Trump’s former personal lawyer raised many eyebrows and brought the spotlight on the Epstein files once again.
Maxwell would like a pardon from prison, and Trump is the only person who can help her. If Maxwell makes Trump look like a saint, Trump would be very happy.
Trump and Maxwell were also friends, so you can imagine how intriguing things have become.
Names of other high-profile individuals come up in the Epstein conversation, along with the fact that these men have gotten away with their misdeeds and crimes.
In my view, individuals must be held accountable for their actions, and if a presidency is at stake, so be it.
The Epstein files must be released, and there should be closure on this matter, which includes sex trafficking and abuse of minors. Victims must be protected, and their names must be redacted.
The protection of our children should be one of, if not the top priority, of any society or civilization. The release and viewing of the Epstein files might clear the president or destroy his administration.
Whatever happens, the world wants to know, and the world wants justice.
WILL ESPERO retired from the Hawaii legislature after serving 19 years in the state House of Representatives and state Senate. He is currently a novelist, poet, and supporter of the arts. Lingering Thoughts provides a glimpse of his perspective on current events and issues.
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