US 'Peace' Plan Jeopardized by... US-Backed Settlements?
The Independent details 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, noting they threaten any 'pathway' to a Palestinian state—a pathway often reiterated by US officials, such as President Biden and Secretary Blinken. What the article glosses over is that these 'threats' are built on land provided, secured, and often indirectly funded by US taxpayer dollars, funneled through military aid and
diplomatic immunity. This isn't a new phenomenon; Benjamin Netanyahu's government has steadily expanded settlements for decades, consistently defying international law and rhetorical US objections. One might wonder how a 'peace process' can advance while the very land for that peace is systematically colonized. It's almost as if the 'threat' isn't an accidental byproduct, but the explicit design
of a strategy generously supported by those who profess to seek a two-state solution. It's a remarkably persistent 'threat' that never seems to face any real consequences from its most powerful ally.