Summary
Palestinians in the West Bank are largely pessimistic about Donald Trump’s re-election, viewing it as unlikely to significantly worsen their already dire situation, though some fear it could embolden Israeli actions.
Trump’s support for Israel’s far-right policies, including the potential dismantling of the UN agency Unrwa and backing of Israeli settlements, could deepen economic hardship and escalate violence against Palestinians.
While some Palestinians worry about increased oppression, others see a Trump presidency as a chance to expose brutal realities, possibly sparking stronger resistance.
Surely they meant “likely”?
That last part of the sentence gives context that tells me they didn’t make a typo.
Seems contradictory, no?
No, what they’re saying is that their situation can’t get much worse than it already is
And that’s wrong.
No? It’s saying “most people think this, but a few others think this other thing.”