Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: Rebuilding After the Architects of Destruction Plan the Aftermath
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports on former US President Donald Trump's unveiling of a proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at rebuilding Gaza, noting the skepticism surrounding the initiative. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Trump's previous 'peace' efforts, epitomized by his 2020 'Deal of the Century,' were heavily skewed towards Israeli interests, explicitly sidelining
Palestinian rights and rejecting the two-state solution. His administration moved the US embassy to Jerusalem in 2018, cut aid to UNRWA, and sanctioned the International Criminal Court for investigating Israeli war crimes. This 'Board of Peace' is being proposed by an administration that systematically dismantled the framework for peace, not built it. Double Standard: The media often frames such
proposals as legitimate efforts despite their provenance. Imagine the global outrage if Russia, after leveling a Ukrainian city, proposed a 'Board of Peace' to rebuild it, controlled by its allies. Yet, a US administration, instrumental in enabling the current devastation in Gaza through unwavering military and diplomatic support to Netanyahu's government, is now presented as a potential architect
of its reconstruction. Where is the scrutiny of this glaring conflict of interest? Follow the Money: Trump's administration, like every US administration, relies heavily on pro-Israel lobbying. Billionaire donors like Sheldon Adelson, who funded Trump's campaign and a significant portion of his legal defense, were staunch Zionist hardliners and advocated for policies that aligned with Netanyahu's