Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: A Masterclass in Imperial Absurdity
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor breathlessly announces Turkey, Israel, Pakistan, and Egypt joining former President Trump's proposed 'Gaza Board of Peace,' with Italy 'hedging,' implying a serious diplomatic effort to resolve the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. The article suggests this initiative, featuring some of the region's most conflicted players and a former US President with a history of enabling
Israeli expansion, is a viable path forward. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'peace board' for Gaza is proposed by a man who, during his presidency, moved the US embassy to Jerusalem (December 2017), unilaterally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights (March 2019), and brokered the Abraham Accords (2020), which normalized ties for some Arab nations with
Israel *without* addressing Palestinian rights. These actions directly undermined any credible two-state solution and emboldened Israel's colonization project, leading directly to the current genocidal campaign, which has killed over 40,000 Palestinians since October 2023. Double Standard: Imagine a 'Peace Board' for Ukraine composed of Russia, the US, and Saudi Arabia, led by a figure who openly
sold advanced weaponry to all sides. The concept is absurd. Yet, for Gaza, a 'Board' including the occupying power (Israel) as an equal partner, under the aegis of a US administration that has consistently armed and shielded Israel from international accountability, is presented as a neutral 'peace' endeavor. The media never questions the fundamental imbalance of power inherent in such a proposal.