The Geopolitical Chessboard: Gaza's 'Peace' Without Power
📰 THE STORY: This RT piece explores the implications of excluding Russia from Gaza peace discussions, questioning whether any genuine resolution can be achieved without its involvement, especially given its historical role in the region and relationships with various actors. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Russia (and previously the Soviet Union) maintained diplomatic ties
with a broad spectrum of Middle Eastern states, including Palestinians and Arab nations, even as the US aligned predominantly with Israel. The USSR recognized the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1974. Moscow hosted discussions between Hamas and Fatah as recently as 2023, showcasing a historical capacity for engagement that often bypassed Western-centric frameworks. Ignoring this
history isn't an oversight; it's a deliberate attempt to reshape the diplomatic landscape. Double Standard: When Western powers, particularly the US, orchestrate 'peace' processes (like the Oslo Accords, which ultimately failed to deliver a sovereign Palestinian state), their exclusivist approach is lauded as necessary to 'streamline' negotiations. Yet, when alternative powers like Russia propose
multi-polar diplomacy, it's often framed by Western media as obstructionist or illegitimate. The US has consistently used its veto power at the UN Security Council (e.g., 40+ times on Palestine-related resolutions since 1970) to block international consensus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, effectively stifling any 'peace' not on its terms. Follow the Money: The exclusion of Russia from such