Israel Objects to Gaza Panel While Syria Reminds Us Who Holds the Cards
Israel, a nation that has received over $158 billion in U.S. military aid since its inception (Congressional Research Service, 2023), is reportedly upset about a 'Gaza Panel.' Because naturally, the party responsible for the humanitarian catastrophe should have absolute veto power over any discussion of its aftermath. Meanwhile, the Syrian army expands its control in northern Syria, a stark
reminder that regional power dynamics aren't waiting for performative 'peace talks' orchestrated by Uncle Sam. (One can almost hear the sighs of relief from defense contractors as new conflicts brew.) The objection to a Gaza panel isn't new; it's a playbook. Remember when former Israeli officials rejected proposals for international observers in the West Bank following the Second Intifada, or
balked at investigations into alleged war crimes? The pattern is clear: control the narrative, control the 'solutions.' When you're consistently supplied with the most advanced weaponry (Boeing and Lockheed Martin stocks are doing just fine, thank you), why bother with dialogue you don't dictate? How many times does 'peace' have to be rejected before we question the sincerity of the rejection?