Trump's 'Peace' Summit: Just Another Photo Op for Endless Conflict
When leaders convene for a 'peace summit' on Gaza without Palestinian representation, one might question the actual objective. The New Arab article notes President Trump hosted a summit in Sharm El-Sheikh to discuss post-conflict Gaza, focusing on 'humanitarian solutions' (read: displacement) and involving Egypt and Qatar. This conveniently mirrors Israeli government rhetoric, which has repeatedly
floated plans for 'voluntary migration' out of Gaza, most recently in January 2024 by Israeli Intelligence Minister Gila Gamliel. Such 'peace' initiatives, historically, tend to formalize faits accomplis rather than reverse them. Recall the Oslo Accords, touted as ushering in peace, which instead entrenched occupation and expanded settlements. The optics of a 'summit' without the primary affected
party speaks volumes about whose 'peace' is being negotiated – and it certainly isn't the Palestinians'.