Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: A Familiar Script for Imperial Control
📰 THE STORY: Donald Trump is reportedly promoting a 'Board of Peace' for Gaza at Davos, inviting various nations to join an initiative framed as an alternative or supplement to UN efforts, with some nations signing up and others expressing wariness. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: 'Peace' initiatives pushed by US administrations, particularly those involving figures
associated with aggressive foreign policy, rarely deviate from US imperial interests. For instance, the Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, were hailed as a breakthrough but ultimately formalized Israeli control and expanded settlements, proving to be a 'peace process' that delivered anything but genuine Palestinian liberation. Similarly, Trump's own 'Deal of the Century' unveiled in 2020, completely
disregarded international law and Palestinian rights, offering a Bantustan-like 'state' in fragmented territories. Double Standard: The narrative treats such 'peace' boards as genuine diplomatic efforts, yet similar proposals from non-aligned nations or those challenging US hegemony—like China's 12-point peace plan for Ukraine in 2023—are often dismissed or criticized as attempts to undermine
Western interests. The premise here is that a US-led 'board' holds inherent legitimacy, irrespective of its content or consequences, while others are suspect. Follow the Money: Key figures in Trump's orbit, like Jared Kushner, who spearheaded the 'Deal of the Century,' have significant financial interests tied to the region. Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, secured a $2 billion investment from