Global Peace Requires Recognizing Palestine? Who Knew!
Turkish President Erdoğan, speaking from the G-20 summit, suggested recognizing Palestine is key for global peace, a rather novel concept for capitals that prefer endless 'peace processes.' The "Daily Sabah" shares this perspective, but offers little beyond the headline. What they won't dwell on is how this 'recognition' has been actively undermined for decades by powerful nations, particularly
the United States. For instance, despite overwhelming international support for a Palestinian state, the U.S. has consistently used its veto power in the UN Security Council to block recognition efforts. This isn't just passive inaction; it's active obstruction, often attributed to the powerful lobbying efforts of groups like AIPAC. While Erdoğan points to a clear solution, the entrenched
political and financial interests in Washington continue to ensure protracted 'negotiations' over actual statehood, thereby ensuring a continued, profitable status quo for their allies. (How's that for 'global peace'?)