Trump to Visit Middle East, Misses the Point Again
The mainstream narrative paints Trump's latest Middle East jaunt as a high-stakes diplomatic intervention, conveniently ignoring that the US has been underwriting one side of this 'conflict' for decades. While NPR mentions a 'hostage and prisoner exchange,' it sidesteps the fact that Israel holds thousands of Palestinians, many without charge, in a system Human Rights Watch calls 'apartheid.' This
isn't about two equal sides; it's about a highly militarized state, funded by billions of US tax dollars, and an occupied population. One might wonder if the visit will also include a stop to thank the architects of continuous regional instability. Or perhaps a brief photo op with Lockheed Martin executives, whose stock prices tend to soar with every new 'peace' effort requiring more advanced
weaponry. The real message isn't peace; it's a spectacle of continued, unwavering support for a status quo that has consistently prioritized geopolitical dominance over human lives.