Turkey Seeks 'Palestinian-Led' Gaza Future; US Asks 'Who's Paying?'
Turkey and its 'Muslim allies' are reportedly pushing for a 'Palestinian-led' Gaza, according to Al-Monitor, saying any new system must avoid tutelage. A touching thought, given Gaza has been under varying degrees of blockade and external pressure for 18 years. One might wonder where this impassioned plea for self-determination was when the blockade was enforced, or during previous occupations and
bombardments, all enabled by arms from nations currently feigning concern. This 'Palestinian-led' future remains a fantasy when US politicians, many of whom receive significant 'campaign contributions' (Rep. Steny Hoyer, for example, has received over $1.6 million from pro-Israel groups according to OpenSecrets.org, while advocating for unchecked aid), continue to greenlight billions in military
aid that directly fuels the destruction. How exactly is self-rule achieved when the hand that feeds the conflict is also the hand that claims to seek peace?