Starmer Seeks 'Peace' While Silence on Gaza Genocide Rings
Al-Monitor reports UK PM Keir Starmer will attend a 'peace summit' in Egypt, aiming for a US-brokered agreement and a 'historic turning point' after 'two years of war.' Two years of war? Perhaps a map is in order, as the current escalation in Gaza is devastating, but not two years old. This 'historic turning point' rhetoric echoes previous 'peace processes' that consistently failed to address the
root causes, like the ongoing occupation and blockade. Meanwhile, Starmer's Labour Party, traditionally seen as a voice for human rights, has conspicuously avoided outright condemnation of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, reflecting a broader Western political alignment that prioritizes strategic alliances over civilian lives. The concept of 'peace' after relentless bombing (which the UK
has not condemned) seems, shall we say, aspirational. How many 'historic turning points' do we need before the turning actually begins? One can't help but notice these 'peace' efforts often conveniently emerge when international outrage peaks, providing cover rather than fundamental change.