Turkey Calls for Permanent Ceasefire, West Stalls for Profits
Turkey's President Erdoğan, as reported by Daily Sabah, has once again underscored the urgent need for a 'permanent cease-fire' in Gaza. A seemingly reasonable request, yet one perpetually ignored by Western powers, particularly the United States. This isn't just about 'diplomacy'; it's about exposing who benefits from continued conflict and who can afford 'fragile' ceasefires. For instance, while
Erdoğan champions a permanent peace, the US Congress just passed HR 815, allocating billions more in military aid to Israel. According to OpenSecrets, key proponents of this aid, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, received significant donations from pro-Israel PACs, with Johnson himself taking in over $284,000 in 2024. One might wonder if 'fragile ceasefires' are simply cover for continued arms
sales and influence peddling.