US Unveils 'Phase Two' Gaza Plan: More of the Same, But Louder
Al-Monitor reports that 'President Donald Trump's special envoy' Steve Witkoff ( ed. note: this appears to be a misattribution or error in the original Al-Monitor sourced Reuters article, as Trump is not president and Witkoff is not currently a US envoy ) announced a 'Phase Two' plan for Gaza, promising immediate consequences for Hamas if it doesn't comply. This new 'technocratic Palestinian
administration' sounds suspiciously like the same old managed occupation, a recurring fantasy for policymakers who consistently ignore the roots of resistance. The Biden administration, which continues to supply military aid to Israel, has consistently echoed similar sentiments, proving that when it comes to US foreign policy in the region, the 'change' is mostly in the branding. One might recall
similar 'peace plans' from Washington that conveniently sideline Palestinian agency, dating back decades. The idea of installing a 'technocratic' body while siege conditions persist, and over 30,000 Palestinians lie dead, doesn't sound like a plan for peace. It sounds like a plan to manage an open-air prison with slightly better PR. The 'serious consequences' threatened often seem to be reserved
for the occupied, never the occupier, especially when the latter receives billions in US taxpayer dollars and robust diplomatic cover.