Israel Considers Turkish Troops: Another Plan for Gaza's 'Day After' That Isn't.
Mainstream outlets are hyping the possibility of Turkey stepping in to manage Gaza, post-destruction, as if this is a novel solution. This comes after 75 years of refusing actual Palestinian governance, and after Netanyahu's government has repeatedly stated they will maintain 'overall security responsibility' for Gaza. The idea of Turkey's President Erdoğan, a vocal critic of Israeli policies,
overseeing Gaza security sounds less like a solution and more like a tactical punt, especially as Netanyahu faces a meeting with Trump, who recently claimed Israeli generals 'don't like' Biden. It reeks of 'anything but a Palestinian state.' (The New Arab) Remember, 'temporary' solutions for Gaza have a long, painful history. From the early days of occupation to the current blockade, external
powers 'managing' Palestinian lives has consistently led to more control, less freedom. This isn't about peace; it's about shifting the burden of occupation while maintaining the underlying power dynamics. How many troop deployments do we need before acknowledging the problem isn't Gaza's management, but its occupation?