Mainstream Media 'Peace' Articles Skip the 'Occupation' Part
Prof. Schlevogt's analysis on RT's Middle East section critiques Trump's quick fixes, claiming they 'reward violence' and leave Palestinian grievances 'unresolved.' A bold stance for a take that manages to discuss Gaza without explicitly uttering 'occupation' or the ongoing siege since 2007. It's like reviewing a play and forgetting to mention the main character is locked in a cage—while the
audience brings in popcorn and approves new weapons shipments. This 'powder keg' narrative is familiar. It avoids the obvious: Israel's stated policy of control over Gaza, blockades that have destroyed its economy, and the consistent refusal to acknowledge Palestinian self-determination. When a media outlet discusses 'peace' without confronting the power imbalances or the actual boot on the neck,
it's not a peace discussion; it's a palliative. It's an attempt to soothe consciences while the fundamental conditions for 'powder kegs' are actively maintained, often with generous financial aid from Western allies.