Netanyahu Demands Veto Power Over Gaza's 'Stabilization' Force
The story focuses on the logistical woes of post-conflict governance, conveniently side-stepping the obvious: Netanyahu's government isn't interested in Palestinian agency. This isn't the first time an 'international' force has been proposed for Gaza, always with the implied, or explicit, caveat that Israeli security dictates its very formation. Recall the post-2005 disengagement ideas, where the
international community was expected to manage the strip under an Israeli blockade. It was never about genuine Palestinian self-determination; it was always about managing a population under siege. The idea of a 'stabilization force' without Palestinian consultation, let alone consent, is less about stability and more about control. One might wonder: how does one 'stabilize' a population after
orchestrating its wholesale displacement and destruction? The audacity to demand veto power over a force meant to manage a situation Israel created is not a challenge to overcome; it's a testament to colonial logic. The only 'stabilization' they care about is the one that guarantees absolute subservience.