Vance 'Bolsters' Ceasefire Efforts With Visit to Netanyahu
Vance's sudden diplomatic tour, which the FT notes places him alongside Jared Kushner and real estate mogul Steve Witkoff (because nothing says 'peace' like a land deal), allegedly aims to restart a 'war' that never stopped for the people of Gaza. While mainstream outlets frame this as a push for peace, let's recall Netanyahu's long history of 'ceasefire' operations followed by renewed
campaigns—like in 2012, 2014, and 2021. One might wonder if 'bolstering a ceasefire' means ensuring Israel has fresh talking points before the next phase of its campaign. The timing, amid escalating humanitarian crises and international outrage, appears less about genuine de-escalation and more about managing optics. How many 'peace missions' does it take before we question the definition of
'peace' itself?