Systemic expansionism and US-Israel entanglements hinder regional peace prospects
Original framing: “Stop ‘Greater Israel’ to make peace” — Al Jazeera
The 'Greater Israel' project echoes historical settler colonial patterns seen in North America and Australia, where expansion was justified through religious narratives and backed by imperial powers. Understanding this history reveals how such projects are not isolated but part of a global pattern.
The 'Greater Israel' narrative is a symptom of a deeper systemic issue rooted in settler colonialism, geopolitical entanglements, and the failure of international institutions to enforce justice.
Indigenous Palestinian perspectives reveal the spiritual and cultural dimensions of land that are erased in mainstream discourse. Historical parallels with other settler colonial projects show that peace requires decolonization, not just policy reform. Scientific and cross-cultural approaches emphasize relational peace and restorative justice, while marginalized voices offer alternative pathways grounded in lived experience. A trickster lens exposes the contradictions of a state that claims to seek peace while perpetuating occupation. Systemic change requires international legal accountability, economic disinvestment, and cross-cultural solidarity to address the root causes of conflict and build sustainable peace.