US Generals to 'Stabilize' Gaza Into Indefinite Occupation
The Trump administration's alleged plan to appoint a US two-star general to lead the 'International Stabilization Force' in Gaza (Axios) portends a deep, long-term American military entanglement. White House officials stress 'no boots on the ground,' conveniently overlooking that a commanding general is a boot—albeit one directing other, less PR-problematic boots. This isn't 'peace'; it's policing
a besieged population with American oversight, mirroring historical patterns of 'stabilization' that often precede prolonged military presence. Considering the US already funnels billions in military aid to Israel, with Rep. Smith, for instance, taking $450K from AIPAC in 2023 then voting for HR 815 (OpenSecrets), the idea of an 'international force' led by the US ensures continued alignment with
Israeli security objectives. The 'Gaza Board of Peace' led by Trump, blessed by a UN resolution (Axios), raises questions about true Palestinian self-determination when foreign generals and politicians are calling the shots. How many 'peace plans' involve a foreign military commander overseeing a captured territory?