The Trump administration's brazen disregard for democratic norms and institutions is on full display in the latest wave of violence in Gaza. With over 100 people killed, mostly women and children, the ceasefire brokered by the US has been all but extinguished.
According to Israeli officials, the strikes were aimed at Hamas militants who had not delivered hostages as promised under the ceasefire agreement. However, many Palestinians argue that this is simply a pretext for Israel's ongoing aggression against Gaza. As Jonah Valdez, an Intercept reporter covering the conflict, notes, "The ceasefire has given the Israeli government a lot of leeway to resume military attacks whenever they see fit." This has been the case since the beginning of the ceasefire, with Israel continuing to kill Palestinians in Gaza at a near daily rate.
But it's not just the US-brokered ceasefire that's being disregarded. The Trump administration's actions have also raised serious concerns about its commitment to democracy and human rights. From pardoning billionaires like Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, to ignoring court orders and putting loyalists in charge of key agencies, it's clear that Trump is more interested in advancing his own interests than upholding democratic norms.
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Trump's actions are not just a threat to democracy, but also to the rule of law. As one expert noted, "This is a case of Trump using his power to circumvent the law and ignore due process." The implications are dire, with far-reaching consequences for American institutions and global democracy.
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For now, at least 109 people have been killed, mostly women and children, and the ceasefire has all but disappeared. It's a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for action.
According to Israeli officials, the strikes were aimed at Hamas militants who had not delivered hostages as promised under the ceasefire agreement. However, many Palestinians argue that this is simply a pretext for Israel's ongoing aggression against Gaza. As Jonah Valdez, an Intercept reporter covering the conflict, notes, "The ceasefire has given the Israeli government a lot of leeway to resume military attacks whenever they see fit." This has been the case since the beginning of the ceasefire, with Israel continuing to kill Palestinians in Gaza at a near daily rate.
But it's not just the US-brokered ceasefire that's being disregarded. The Trump administration's actions have also raised serious concerns about its commitment to democracy and human rights. From pardoning billionaires like Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, to ignoring court orders and putting loyalists in charge of key agencies, it's clear that Trump is more interested in advancing his own interests than upholding democratic norms.
The Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world. We understand the challenge we face in Trump and the vital importance of press freedom in defending democracy.
Trump's actions are not just a threat to democracy, but also to the rule of law. As one expert noted, "This is a case of Trump using his power to circumvent the law and ignore due process." The implications are dire, with far-reaching consequences for American institutions and global democracy.
In the face of this authoritarianism, it's more important than ever that we stand up for truth-telling, press freedom, and democratic values. The Intercept is committed to holding those in power accountable and giving voice to marginalized communities. Will you help us? Your donation makes a real difference.
For now, at least 109 people have been killed, mostly women and children, and the ceasefire has all but disappeared. It's a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for action.
this is so sad its like theyre not even trying to be diplomatic anymore whats the point of having a peace agreement if ur just gonna use it as an excuse to bomb ppl back 
like can we just talk about this stuff like adults instead of resorting to violence all the time?
The US government is really letting Israel walk all over them and still expecting us to trust them on democratic norms? 
I mean, I get it, the ceasefire didn't work out as planned, but come on, 100+ people killed? That's just horrific. And now Trump's team is basically saying "oh well" about democracy and human rights? 
What even is going on over there? The Intercept is doing some great reporting on this, btw, they're always shedding light on the real issues...
u think trump's actions r more about advancing his own interests than democracy & human rights? its like he has no empathy whatsoever 
we need to keep supporting organizations like the intercept who are trying to hold those in power accountable 
the ceasefire was always gonna be a joke, who needs peace when you can have more bloodshed and tears? 
the usa is basically backing israel's genocidal policies now, all for the sake of "security" or whatever 
what's next? a pardon for israel's war crimes? 
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm totally opposed to Trump's actions and the disregard for democracy in Gaza. But come on, can we please keep it civil and not just post inflammatory stuff?
. We need more people to stand up for these values, especially when it comes to protecting human rights and democracy.
those innocent lives lost are just numbers on a page they had their whole lives cut short... it feels like no one cares anymore 
trump's actions are making me question everything about our democracy and human rights its scary to think we might be losing the values we hold dear 
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. I mean, what's next? Israel gonna start following some kind of twisted rules too?! The fact that Trump can just pardon whoever he wants & ignore court orders is just crazy talk 
We need concrete sources and facts, not just spin from the US government or Israeli officials. Can someone provide some actual proof of these claims? 
. And Trump's involvement is just shady - pardoning billionaires and ignoring court orders... what's going on here? 
Trump's playing politics with lives... 
Can't trust a president who pardons billionaires 
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