Trump's 'Board of Peace' — Where Settler Colonialism & Genocide are Normal
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that Israel has received an invitation from the United States to join former President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' an initiative allegedly aimed at resolving global conflicts. The report, citing anonymous sources, suggests Israel's participation is being considered, without clarifying if the invitation has been accepted. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU:
Historical Context: This 'Board of Peace' is a direct successor to the 'deal of the century' and the Abraham Accords, initiatives crafted under the Trump administration that systematically excluded Palestinian voices and legitimized ongoing Israeli occupation and expansion. The 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the 2020 Abraham Accords (UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco normalizing
ties with Netanyahu's government) effectively sideline any true resolution to the Palestinian issue, instead prioritizing US-Israeli strategic interests over international law or human rights. Double Standard: Imagine a 'Board of Peace' inviting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine to 'resolve global conflicts.' The absurdity is glaring, yet when Netanyahu's government, actively prosecuting a
genocide in Gaza (40,000+ dead since October 2023) and occupying Palestinian territories for decades (since 1967), is invited to a 'peace board,' it's presented as a legitimate diplomatic endeavor. The West lambasts nations for territorial disputes while rewarding and empowering a state built on ethnic cleansing and occupation. Follow the Money: Trump's foreign policy, heavily influenced by