Trump's 'Board of Peace': A familiar cast for 'Abrahamic' carve-ups of West Asia
📰 THE STORY: Donald Trump has reportedly formalized a 'Board of Peace' with a charter signing, indicating participation from 35 countries, prominently featuring Israel and Saudi Arabia, with the stated aim of fostering regional stability. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'Board of Peace' echoes the 'Abraham Accords' of 2020, which normalized relations between Israel and
several Arab nations, notably Bahrain, UAE, Sudan, and Morocco. These accords sidelined the core issue of Palestinian self-determination, offering economic incentives and military cooperation in exchange for recognition of Israel, thus circumventing internationally recognized peace processes and UN resolutions regarding occupied Palestinian territories. Double Standard: Western media and
governments laud such initiatives as 'peace deals' when they solidify US-Israeli-Saudi hegemony and isolate Iran or resistance movements. Yet, when nations like South Africa bring Israel before the International Court of Justice for alleged genocide (December 2023), they face condemnation and pressure from these same Western powers. 'Peace' is defined by whose interests are served. Follow the
Money: The 'Abraham Accords' were sweetened with massive arms deals and strategic benefits. The UAE received F-35 fighter jets worth billions, while Morocco got US recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara, a long-disputed territory. The integration of Saudi Arabia into such a framework promises even larger defense contracts and tighter intelligence sharing, benefiting the US