Technocrat 'Peace Panels': Still Avoiding Palestinian Self-Determination
Mainstream outlets are finally noticing what Palestinians have known for decades: 'peace boards' and 'technocrats' appointed by external powers won't solve anything when fundamental rights are denied. This isn't a new concept; the Oslo Accords created a "Palestinian Authority" that functions primarily as an Israeli subcontractor, maintaining occupation while being hailed as a step toward peace.
One might recall Netanyahu, in 2002, publicly stating that a truly sovereign Palestinian state was a non-starter. Fast forward to 2024, and the US-backed 'day after' plans look eerily similar to repackaged versions of the same failed strategy, consistently ignoring the core issue of occupation. Instead of addressing the root causes of resistance—colonization, blockade, and denial of return—these
proposals focus on administrative reshuffles, as if better spreadsheets will quell calls for freedom. Meanwhile, US politicians like Senator Bob Menendez, who received $25,200 from pro-Israel groups in 2022-2023 ( OpenSecrets.org ) , continue to advocate for frameworks that benefit the occupying power, not the occupied. How many 'peace plans' will dismiss Palestinian national aspirations before
the international community admits it's not a peace plan, but an occupation management strategy?