Zelenskyy's Gaza Congrats: A Masterclass in Geopolitical Gymnastics
Al Jazeera reports that during a White House visit, Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on Gaza – a move the outlet interprets as a nod to Trump's stated desire to 'end the war' in the region. This is, of course, the same 'war' that has seen over 37,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces, a figure the UN's own experts label as 'genocidal acts'. One might wonder which 'end' Zelenskyy is celebrating,
especially when his own nation faces brutal aggression. While Zelenskyy seeks to end his own conflict, the selective concern for 'peace' in Gaza is glaring. It's a convenient silence that benefits from the same geopolitical calculus that sees Congress approve billions in US military aid to Israel, even as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The messaging is clear: some nations' suffering is
politically palatable, others' is best congratulated away.