Kushner Mediates 'Peace' in Gaza, Forgets Who Started the Conflict
The mainstream media breathlessly reports on Jared Kushner's 'mediation' efforts in the region, dusting off the 'Trump's Gaza plan' moniker. This is the same Kushner who, in 2020, described the Jordan Valley as 'not so important' to Palestinians during the unveiling of the 'Deal of the Century'—a plan summarily rejected by Palestinians and widely condemned for its blatant disregard for
international law. The proposed 'future' for Gaza from this administration was never about Palestinian self-determination, but about consolidating Israeli control, as evidenced by its prior recommendations, including potential forced displacement. One might wonder at the timing: how many 'peace plans' does it take before we acknowledge the continuous, documented dispossession? Al Jazeera's
reporting details talks with Netanyahu, yet conspicuously omits Kushner’s previous dismissal of Palestinian statehood concerns. The 'mediator' persona rings hollow when his track record demonstrates a consistent pattern of ignoring facts on the ground while pushing Israeli interests. Why is a 'plan' crafted without Palestinian input suddenly back on the table for a 'mediated' discussion?