The Peace Process Racket: Same Old Players, New Location
When Donald Trump announced his 'Board of Peace' for Gaza in early 2020, ostensibly aimed at economic prosperity for Palestinians, it was difficult to take seriously, even for those accustomed to diplomatic theater. This wasn't a genuine peace initiative; it was a carefully choreographed photo-op designed to advance a specific geopolitical agenda, heavily backed by well-funded interests. THE
ACTORS: Who is Involved in This Story? At the center, of course, was Donald Trump , then-President of the United States. His 'peace envoy' was son-in-law Jared Kushner , whose qualifications for Middle East diplomacy remained, shall we say, elusive. The proposed 'Board of Peace' itself was to be comprised of 'experts and philanthropists.' Curiously, the initial participants and the selection
criteria remained vague, but given the 'Deal of the Century' that preceded it, one could infer a heavy tilt towards individuals and groups historically aligned with Israeli interests. This playbook is as old as the hills; recall the 2003 'Roadmap for Peace' which, despite its lofty title, ultimately withered on the vine, largely due to lack of genuine Palestinian buy-in and continued Israeli
settlement expansion. THE FUNDING: Where Does Their Money Come From? While specific 'Board of Peace' funding wasn't disclosed, the larger 'Deal of the Century' it stemmed from was predicated on significant investments – largely from wealthy Gulf states. For instance, the 2019 Bahrain workshop, a precursor to this 'peace' endeavor, aimed to generate $50 billion in investments for the Palestinian