US, Qatar Join 'Peace Talks' as Gaza Burns, Again
Al-Monitor reports Qatar, Turkey, and US delegates are joining a third day of Gaza 'peace talks' in Egypt, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attending. This isn't just déjà vu; it's practically a historical reenactment. These ‘negotiations’ routinely occur after intense Israeli military campaigns, often leading to temporary ceasefires that solidify existing power imbalances,
not lasting peace. Critics point to the pattern: discussions often serve to legitimize the status quo rather than address root causes, echoing cycles seen after conflicts in 2008-09, 2012, and 2014, when similar 'peace efforts' yielded no equitable solution. One might wonder about the effectiveness of talks where US representation often signals unconditional support for the Israeli position,
rather than genuine mediation. How many 'peace talks' does it take for the world to notice the peace process itself has become a tool for managing, not ending, an occupation? Meanwhile, US aid continues flowing, bolstering one side of the 'conflict'.