We condemn the U.N. Security Council vote to approve the so-called “Gaza Peace Plan”. This plan is clearly imperialist in nature. This plan, drafted by U.S. President Trump, is not a step towards peace but towards further dispossession, displacement, and genocide forced upon Palestinians. This “peace plan” was created and passed without any input from Palestinians.
The plan provides for a so-called “Board of Peace” to take administration of Gaza; leadership of the board was granted by Trump to himself. We question how he can bring peace to Palestine while unleashing violence and fascistization in the country he leads, as we see in the ruthless destruction targeting the oppressed nations of the United States. One provision of the plan is the “demilitarization” of Gaza. We see the true meaning of this as being the disarmament of Palestinians and their leadership as expressed in the Resistance, giving yet another green light for the IOF to carry out genocide. The stated end goal of this plan is for Gaza to be governed by the so-called “Palestinian Authority”, a weak capitulator authority. Under the “governance” of the PA the West Bank is subjected to constant violence by settlers and the IOF.
The true purpose of the plan is revealed in Point 9: “This body will call on best international standards to create modern and efficient governance that serves the people of Gaza and is conducive to
attracting investment.” The plan is centered not around bringing just peace to the region, but to clearing the way for foreign imperialists to plunder Gaza’s economy.
The “ceasefire” in place has already been violated countless times by “Israel”, including through military actions and the withholding of humanitarian aid, with 242 Palestinians being killed since the “ceasefire” took effect in at least 282 separate violations as reported by Al Jazeera.
We reaffirm that our compass in standing in solidarity with Palestine is al-Thawabet (fundamental principles). We will continue standing with the Palestinians and their leadership, and reject any machinations for the future of Palestine which do not provide for:
– Right to resistance
– Right to self-determination
– Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine
– Right to return