Rubio Sees 'Lots of Countries' for Gaza, Ignores Gaza's People
Senator Marco Rubio, a stalwart recipient of pro-Israel PAC donations, recently stated that 'lots of countries' are willing to join a Gaza security force. This echoes a familiar pattern: Washington contemplating Gaza's future without consulting its inhabitants, much like the post-Oslo plans or the perpetual 'security' narratives ignoring the 17-year blockade. Rubio, who has received over $100,000
from pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, since 2018, positions this external force as a solution, not a further violation of sovereignty. One might wonder if any of these 'willing' countries include Palestine itself. The idea of an external security force, not elected or consented to by Palestinians, reveals the colonial fantasy at play. It's not about security for Gaza, but security of the
occupation, with international bodies potentially becoming co-enforcers of Israel's long-term geopolitical aims. How many 'security regimes' will Gaza endure before its people are simply deemed secure enough to govern themselves?