Palestinian Authority's ruling party: California fires are Allah’s punishment of Trump
An official Fatah website published a cartoon depicting the California fires as punishment for Trump and the United States.
The cartoon shows President-elect Donald Trump warning that "I will open the gates of hell on the Middle East" as the California fires burn behind him. A verse from the Quran appears below the cartoon insinuating that the fires are Divine punishment for Trump's threats. The verse states that people believe they are in control of their beautiful world, but Allah will "mow it down as if it never flourished," serving as a sign that humanity should learn its lesson.
Text on cartoon:
Upper right – "California fires"
Upper left – Trump: "I will open the gates of hell on the Middle East"
Quran 10:24 – "Then just as the earth looks its best, perfectly beautified, and its people think they have full control over it, there comes to it Our command by night or by day, so We mow it down as if it never flourished yesterday! This is how We make the signs clear for people who reflect" [Translation by: Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran].
[Falestinona, Fatah's Information and Culture Commission in Lebanon, Jan. 10, 2025]
It should be noted that Trump had warned that if the hostages are not released by his inauguration, then "all hell will break out in the Middle East."