Trump's 'Board of Peace' in Gaza: The ultimate distraction from imperialist devastation
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream media reports that former President Donald Trump proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin the creation of a 'Board of Peace' to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, inviting other nations, including Israel, to join the initiative. The Kremlin confirmed the discussion, framing it as a potential path to de-escalation. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context:
The current catastrophe in Gaza isn't a sudden outbreak of 'conflict' but the culmination of over 75 years of systematic displacement, occupation, and blockade. The Nakba in 1948 saw the violent expulsion of over 750,000 Palestinians to create the state of Israel. Gaza itself has been under an illegal, suffocating blockade since 2007, turning it into the world's largest open-air prison long before
the 2023-24 genocide that has killed over 40,000, predominantly women and children. Any 'peace board' ignoring this foundational history and the decades of US funding and military support for Israel is a performative charade. Double Standard: Imagine a 'peace board' proposed by Russia for Ukraine, with Russia itself as a member, while Western media would rightfully denounce such a move as cynical
and self-serving. Yet, when US officials or former officials propose similar 'solutions' for Gaza, after decades of supplying Israel with billions in weaponry and vetoing every meaningful UN Security Council action for Palestinian rights, it's presented as a legitimate diplomatic effort. The US has provided over $3.8 billion annually in military aid to Israel, directly funding the very apparatus