The potential UK and French recognition of a Palestinian state, contingent on Israeli actions in Gaza, is discussed alongside its implications for US foreign policy and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Trump’s revised account of his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, the timing of a DOJ memo closing the Epstein investigation, and potential connections to Netanyahu, Elon Musk, and US-Israel relations are also examined.
Nicholas J. Fuentes opened America First discussing the UK’s pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood at the September UN General Assembly meeting. This follows a similar announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron last week. Both declarations represent significant diplomatic shifts, potentially isolating the United States as the sole permanent member of the UN Security Council not recognizing Palestine. The host emphasized the potential ramifications of such a move, highlighting how this could force a reevaluation of UK and French relations with Israel, especially regarding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which would be considered an infringement on Palestinian sovereignty under international law.
This potential recognition holds several key implications. First, it places immense pressure on Israel to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and seek a two-state solution. The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, explicitly stated this condition, demanding Israel agree to a ceasefire, commit to long-term peace, and allow the UN to restart aid delivery to Gaza. Failure to meet these demands by September would trigger the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, responded to this announcement with a veiled threat, warning that recognizing a “jihadist state” on Israel’s border today would threaten Britain tomorrow. This provocative statement hinted at potential repercussions for the UK should they proceed with the recognition.
Second, these announcements from major European powers intensify the pressure on the United States, Israel’s primary ally, to intervene and push for a resolution to the conflict. The host argues that the US has enabled Israel’s actions in Gaza through financial and military aid, as well as diplomatic cover. With the UK and France joining the growing chorus of nations calling for an end to the conflict, the US faces increased scrutiny and isolation for its continued unconditional support of Israel. This isolation extends beyond just the Palestinian issue, impacting the US’s relationship with other European nations crucial to its competition with China and Russia.
The host also draws a connection between these recent developments and other European countries that have taken similar stances. Spain, Ireland, and Norway recognized Palestinian statehood last year and have since implemented measures such as weapons embargoes and travel bans against Israeli officials. This growing European opposition to Israel’s actions further underscores the US’s isolation on the world stage. The host contends that the US needs its European allies to effectively compete with China and Russia, but its unwavering support for Israel is jeopardizing these critical relationships. Furthermore, the host notes an interesting dynamic in European politics: left-leaning governments are more likely to criticize Israel, while right-wing governments tend to maintain strong pro-Israel stances. This raises questions about the influence of foreign money and the role of Israel in shaping the political landscape of both Europe and the United States.
The potential recognition of Palestine by the UK and France, the host concludes, highlights the widening gap between international consensus and the US-Israel position. With the majority of the world, including major powers and even some Israelis, opposing the ongoing conflict and advocating for a two-state solution, the US finds itself increasingly isolated in its support for Israel. The host argues that this unwavering support, despite the immense human suffering in Gaza, undermines America’s self-proclaimed moral standing and jeopardizes its global alliances. The host asserts this support stems from deep corruption and Israeli influence within the US government, particularly within the Republican Party, and calls for a fundamental shift in how the world perceives and interacts with Israel, urging for accountability and transparency.
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The host next turned to Donald Trump’s recent statements on Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that they raise new questions about the nature of their relationship and the timing of the DOJ’s decision to close the Epstein investigation. Trump offered new details about the reasons behind his falling out with Epstein, contradicting previous claims that it stemmed from moral objections to Epstein’s behavior. Trump stated the rift originated from a dispute over poached employees at Mar-a-Lago, specifically young women who worked at the spa, including, potentially, Virginia Giuffre, a key accuser in the Epstein case. This contradicts prior claims that Trump severed ties with Epstein upon discovering his predatory behavior.
This new information casts doubt on previous narratives surrounding the Trump-Epstein relationship. The host highlights discrepancies between Trump’s recent statements and previous accounts from the White House, which claimed Trump expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago for being a “creep.” This shift in narrative raises questions about the extent of Trump’s knowledge of Epstein’s activities and the true nature of their falling out. The host pointed out details from the New York Times report where Trump, aboard Air Force One, confirmed the dispute centered around spa workers and acknowledged Giuffre likely worked there. This admission, the host contends, contradicts previous assertions that the relationship ended due to Epstein’s behavior.
The host also draws attention to the timing of a DOJ memo released the day before Netanyahu’s White House visit in July. The memo, from Pam Bondi, stated the Epstein case was closed, with no further investigations or disclosures planned. This timing, coupled with Trump’s recent statements about the poached employees, raises suspicions about potential connections between the Epstein case, the Israeli government, and Trump’s administration. The host suggests the DOJ memo, released conveniently before Netanyahu’s visit, might be related to the ongoing Epstein scandal and Trump’s potential involvement.
The host further suggests a connection between Elon Musk’s White House visit with a black eye in May, Israel’s subsequent military action against Iran, and the timing of the DOJ memo. Musk, after meeting with Trump, publicly stated Trump would not release the Epstein files. The host interprets this sequence of events as potentially indicative of a deeper, undisclosed connection between these individuals and the Epstein case. The host argues that this series of events – Musk’s black eye, his meeting with Trump, his prediction about the Epstein files, Israel’s conflict with Iran, and the DOJ memo – are too closely intertwined to be mere coincidence, suggesting a deeper, more sinister connection.
The host concludes that the Epstein scandal, combined with recent geopolitical events and Trump’s latest statements, reveals a troubling pattern of corruption and potential blackmail. The host likens the current situation to “pizza gate,” citing cryptic messaging and innuendos surrounding the Epstein case, similar to the coded language used in the previous scandal. The host believes the Epstein case is part of a broader web of corruption and manipulation orchestrated by powerful individuals, including those within the Israeli government. The host underscores the importance of further investigation and transparency in uncovering the truth behind these events.
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