Erdoğan Demands Israel Honor 'Peace Deal,' US Media Nods Approvingly
When Erdoğan says 'honor peace deal,' one might wonder which one he's referring to, given the multitude of agreements—Oslo Accords, UN Resolutions, Geneva Conventions—Israel has systematically flouted since 1948. Mainstream U.S. media, ever eager to frame foreign leaders' critiques as mere bluster, conveniently forgets to provide this crucial context. This selective amnesia allows them to portray
Israel as the perpetually aggrieved party, rather than one with a history of violating international law. Perhaps Erdoğan is referring to the 'peace deal' that includes the constant expansion of illegal settlements, the ongoing siege of Gaza, or the repeated annexation of Palestinian land. Or maybe he's talking about the 'peace deal' where the US sends billions in military aid—like the recent $14
billion package (HR 815, 2024) that passed with overwhelming support from politicians who also happen to receive significant contributions from groups like AIPAC. How many 'peace deals' can one side unilaterally redefine before the term loses all meaning?