Netanyahu Demands Sole Stewardship Over Gaza's Destruction
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insisting on total Israeli security control over Gaza, rejecting any presence of Turkish or Qatari troops in the territory during “phase 2” of the ceasefire, which, according to the article, involves the Trump administration pushing for advancement. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'no
foreign troops' stance is a classic imperial move to ensure complete domination after a military operation. Recall the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon (which killed 20,000 people), where Israel sought to dictate terms for Lebanese sovereignty, often installing puppet regimes. For Gaza, it's about formalizing the occupation that followed the Nakba in 1948, when 750,000 Palestinians were expelled
from their homes, and reinforced by the 17-year blockade before the 2023-24 genocide. Netanyahu's current position leaves no room for genuine Palestinian self-determination, only acquiescence to Israeli military rule under the guise of 'security.' Double Standard: Western media would undoubtedly hail 'international peacekeeping forces' if they were deployed to secure humanitarian corridors or
protect civilians from a designated 'adversary.' Yet, when Israel rejects any such outside presence in a territory it has systematically depopulated and destroyed – resulting in 40,000+ Gazan deaths since October 2023 – the framing becomes one of 'security concerns' rather than an outright rejection of international oversight or a clear move towards permanent annexation. Where was the outrage when