Trump Cabinet Finds 'Peace' in Middle East, Forgets Genocide
The Independent breathlessly covers Trump’s Cabinet meeting, noting his self-congratulatory 'diplomatic genius' about the Middle East, while also highlighting bizarre moments like 'Tylenol-gobbling placenta carriers.' What it conveniently omits is the consistent, bipartisan fantasy peddled in Washington that 'peace' can be brokered while the region bleeds. Trump's 'peace' deals, like Netanyahu's
multiple promises of 'final victory' in Gaza (2002, 2006, 2014, and now), have all paved the way for more devastation, not less. This convenient amnesia isn't accidental. It's the byproduct of a political ecosystem where organizations like AIPAC funnel millions to ensure unwavering support for Israeli policy, regardless of humanitarian cost. For example, in the 2022 cycle, AIPAC's PAC and Super
PAC spent over $27 million, largely targeting critics of Israel (OpenSecrets.org data). Trump, like many before him, simply plays to this audience, securing votes and donations with lofty rhetoric about 'peace' while the actual conditions for Palestinians worsen. How many more 'peace plans' will it take before the media connects the dots between campaign cash and endless war?