Political Expert: Israel Interprets U.S. Silence as Green Light for Ongoing Violence in Gaza

A political analyst has stated that Israel views the silence of the United States as a green light to continue its military operations in Gaza. Adel Shadid, an expert on Israeli affairs, noted that the Israeli regime does not consider its attacks in the Gaza Strip to be a violation of the ceasefire agreement or even contrary to the proposal put forth by Donald Trump.

In an interview with a news agency, Shadid explained that the occupying regime believes it can persist in its actions as long as the U.S. government does not explicitly declare these actions as violations of the agreement. According to him, Tel Aviv interprets Washington’s silence as implicit support and political approval for its military conduct in Gaza.

Despite the announcement of a ceasefire and discussions regarding a second phase, military operations and killings in Gaza have not completely ceased. The blockade of the region continues, with restrictions on humanitarian aid and control over the movement of individuals remaining in place.Shadid emphasized that the number of trucks allowed to enter Gaza is less than 40% of the actual needs while the humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by extensive destruction and high population density. He characterized the gap between humanitarian needs and the volume of incoming aid as part of a crisis management strategy rather than a solution.

Regarding the Rafah crossing he stated that the ongoing closure and limited daily passage for a few individuals cannot be regarded as a genuine reopening. Instead this restricted process is subject to stringent conditions set by Israel. He noted that the number of individuals allowed to enter and exit does not exceed one percent of the total humanitarian cases awaiting resolution.

Shadid insisted that the current situation does not signify a complete and final ceasefire. Even Trump’s proposal does not explicitly include a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza or a definitive end to the conflict; rather it focuses on phased arrangements and managing the situation. He concluded that the current equation indicates that the Israeli regime aims to control the level of tension rather than resolve it a stance that relies on the absence of serious U.S. pressure to change field behavior leading to the continuation of the blockade and limited conflict without a clear political horizon for a fundamental resolution of the crisis.