Al Mayadeen English
A new Critical Issues Poll by the University of Maryland, conducted by SSRS between May 2–5, reveals overwhelming bipartisan support for diplomacy over military action with Iran. The poll surveyed over 1,000 US adults, signaling growing public pressure for peaceful solutions amid ongoing US-Iran indirect talks. Only 14% of Americans support military action against Iran, while a grand 69% prefer diplomacy. Will American policymakers listen?
F.M. Shakil
Tim Anderson
Timo Al-Farooq
Trump wants the US to 'take, make Gaza a freedom zone'
US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his desire to "take over" Gaza, only this time he pitched his vision of "the United States having it, taking it, making it a freedom zone" at a business roundtable in Qatar. While describing the catastrophe in Gaza, he said, "There are practically no buildings standing... people are living under the rubble," calling the situation "unacceptable," yet notably, he made no mention of "Israel's" responsibility for creating that reality. Instead, he framed the destruction as a void the US should fill, sidestepping the cause of the devastation and suffering and offering American control as the supposed solution.
