US Military Deploys to Israel for 'Peace,' Not 'Occupation'
Fox News breathlessly reports the U.S. is deploying troops to Israel, establishing a coordination base to 'oversee the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.' (Because nothing says 'peace' like a continuous US military footprint in a zone largely funded by US tax dollars and enabled by steadfast political support.) This 'peacekeeping' force appears less about protecting Palestinians and more about
managing the inevitable fallout from Israel's actions. This 'peace deal' (a phrase consistently applied to asymmetrical subjugation) echoes historical patterns. Remember the 1993 Oslo Accords, touted as ushering in 'peace,' while illegal settlements continued to expand? Our 'peacemaking' often means rubber-stamping Israeli expansion while maintaining the facade of even-handedness. How many times
have we seen the U.S. 'oversee' a situation that invariably benefits one party, usually the one receiving billions in aid annually? According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC alone spent over $3 million in federal lobbying in 2023, while various pro-Israel PACs contributed tens of millions to congressional campaigns. When the 'peacekeepers' are literally stationed with one side, questions about
impartiality aren't just relevant; they're screaming.