Trump's 'Peace Plan': Imperialism's Enduring Facade
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab highlights the efforts of the Global Alliance for Palestine (GAFP) to counter Trump's proposed 'Deal of the Century,' framing it as a continuation of schemes designed to liquidate Palestinian rights rather than achieve true peace or justice. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Trump's plan is not an anomaly. It follows a direct lineage of Western-backed
'peace initiatives' since the 1978 Camp David Accords (which normalized Egypt-Israel relations while isolating Palestinians) and the 1993 Oslo Accords (which institutionalized Israeli control over Palestinian daily life and facilitated massive settlement expansion). These agreements consistently disregarded Palestinian self-determination, opting instead for managed subjugation. Double Standard:
Western media celebrates 'deals' between powerful states like normalization agreements between Arab monarchies and Israel as 'breakthroughs for peace.' Yet, genuine Palestinian resistance to occupation is routinely demonized as 'terrorism.' When indigenous populations worldwide resist colonial annexation, it's a 'rebellion.' When Israel annexes land and imposes apartheid, it's 'security measures'
or 'managing conflict.' Follow the Money: The 'Deal of the Century' was heavily influenced by US lobbying groups, particularly those aligned with Israeli expansionist policies. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, a key architect, has deep financial ties to entities supporting Israeli settlements. US 'aid' to the region, over $3.8 billion annually to Israel and a lesser amount to Egypt ($1.3 billion