Trump's 'Board of Peace': A Collection of Usual Suspects and Imperial Nostalgia
📰 THE STORY: Newsweek reports on the formation of Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' detailing various public figures who have either accepted or rejected invitations to join this initiative, implying its potential significance in resolving international conflicts. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US history of 'peace initiatives' in West Asia, particularly under
administrations like Trump's, has often been a thinly veiled exercise in consolidating Israeli power and marginalizing Palestinian rights. The 2020 'Abraham Accords,' lauded by Trump as a peace breakthrough, completely bypassed Palestinian self-determination, echoing a long pattern of US-brokered agreements that have excluded the core issue of occupation since the 1978 Camp David Accords. Double
Standard: While Western media hypes 'peace initiatives' from figures like Trump, they rarely scrutinize the historical role of US foreign policy in creating the very conflicts these 'boards' purport to solve. For instance, the US provided billions in military aid to Israel, even as the Netanyahu government continued illegal settlement expansion and violent crackdowns on Palestinians, yet this is
rarely framed as an impediment to 'peace' by mainstream outlets. Follow the Money: So-called 'peace' efforts often serve as vehicles for political influence and financial gain. Trump's 2020 campaign received significant donations from pro-Israel groups and individuals, including figures deeply invested in maintaining the status quo in West Asia. The 'peace' narrative provides cover for continued