Trump's 'Peace Plan': New Arab Sees Illusion, History Sees Standard Policy
When Donald Trump's administration floated its 'deal of the century,' which The New Arab correctly identifies as cementing Israeli apartheid, it wasn't an anomaly. This mirrors decades of US policy, bipartisan in its commitment to Israeli strategic aims. For example, during Netanyahu’s 2014 assault on Gaza, President Obama not only condemned Hamas but also approved an unscheduled shipment of
ammunition to Israel, effectively greenlighting further destruction while pundits debated 'peace efforts.' These 'peace plans' are rhetorical camouflage. They consistently uphold a framework that grants Israel sovereignty over Palestinian lives and land. Like clockwork, politicians who champion these 'solutions' are often the same ones receiving substantial donations from pro-Israel lobbying
groups. Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal proponent of unwavering Israeli aid, has received hundreds of thousands from groups like AIPAC over his career, according to OpenSecrets.org, aligning his policy positions with donor interests. How many times will we pretend these overtures are about 'peace' before admitting they're about managing a prolonged occupation?